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Join us at our information table at the Winters Salmon Festival in Rotary Park in Winters.The Winters Salmon Festival celebrates the return of Chinook salmon to Putah Creek each fall. This year also honors the 25th anniversary of the Putah Creek Accord — the landmark agreement that restored flows to the…
Note: this is a rerun of an article originally printed in the Contra Costa Times.Q. I found some small green caterpillars crawling on my broccoli. They are chewing holes in the leaves. Where did they come from, and how can I get rid of them?A. The green caterpillars likely are the larvae of the imported…
CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means, a life may be saved. CALM: …
Blog by Paula Pashby It is quite peaceful taking a stroll through the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden on the UC Davis campus. There are many tree species from all over the world and multiple-themed display gardens that are beautiful. A creek also runs through the 3.5-mile path, adding to the…
Manage My Market Rep Staci DeShasier will walk you through how to make your profile and tailor it for the public. She’ll cover uploading licenses, date and product changes, and all things accounting. The last 20 minutes of the presentation will be open to questions and answer from attendees. This…
Who Should Register: If you’re a small or mid-sized farmer, this is your chance to have your voice heard in the national conversation about food, funding, and fairness. Advocates, community leaders, and policymakers who care about the future of farming and healthy communities should also join. This…
Here’s a riddle for you: What is the most abundant element in our atmosphere and critical to plant growth, but often lacking in our soil? The answer: nitrogen.You may have heard that nitrogen is a powerhouse element in gardening. It’s a key component of chlorophyll, the pigment that keeps plants green…
UCCE Northern Sacramento Valley Walnut Newsletter - Fall 2025In This IssueWalnut Orchard TasksPost-harvest Ground Squirrel ManagementPre-Emergent Herbicides: 2025 Herbicide Demonstration Trial for WalnutNew Staff Research AssistantSave the Dates! Fall & Winter Meetings
Shade doesn’t have to be a limitation—it can be an opportunity to create one of the most beautiful, tranquil and inviting spaces in your garden. In this talk, we’ll explore how to design a thriving garden even when sunlight is scarce. We’ll begin by discussing what causes shade in the landscape and how to…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties