Ongoing research

By Melody Kendall A recap of our ongoing adventure: My Husband and I had our inground pool removed and we began our backyard redo this spring.

As our cities and towns continue to sprawl, an increasing number of Californians live in the urban-wildland interface where the threat of fires is particularly significant.

A lot of us have turned to our gardens for exercise and solace during this pandemic. My flowers have never looked better! But I confess this is the first year I've had a vegetable garden in several years.

Italian ryegrass is a major weed in orchards, vineyards, field crops, and fallow fields of California (Figure 1).

Dear 4-H Families, We hope everyone is enjoying the summer! We just received permission with new requirements to host in person meetings with up to 8 youth and 2 adults. Leaders must read and follow the requirements for in person meeting prior to hosting meeting.

I got called out a few weeks by the farm manager and the PCA of a raspberry field suffering from a darkish mold growing on the fruit.

Colleagues, As you know, the University is experiencing severe fiscal challenges across all locations because of COVID-19 and its economic fallout. UC ANR is facing a possible 12.7% budget reduction for the 20-21 fiscal year.

The Beatles rocked the music world, drawing millions of fans. Other beetles--cucumber beetles--ravage agricultural crops, drawing millions of foes.

We are excited to announce our program's THIRD online class is now available on our new YouTube Channel! Please watch the video and subscribe to our channel. Herb Gardening was recorded on June 30,2020.

By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County The UC Master Gardeners of Napa County turn 25 this year. It is hard to believe that Master Gardeners have been active in the county that long. Dean Donaldson was the county farm advisor in 1995.