Follow these general tips for the month of February to prevent pest in the garden and landscape. To view more tips specific to your region, visit the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checkliston the UC IPM website. Protect sensitive plants from freezing and frost damage.
In the midst of life's hustle and bustle, finding moments of peace becomes a precious commodity. Enter the world of mindful gardening, where the simple act of connecting with the soil can become a transformative meditation.
Since the pandemic, the price of seeds has gone way up. This increase is across the board, and in some cases it's no different than the higher prices for our groceries and shirts and sneakers and most other things we buy.
My name is Sarah Marsh, and I am excited to join UC Cooperative Extension as the new Rice Farming Systems Advisor serving Colusa and Yolo counties. I will be based out of Colusa at the Colusa UCCE office.
Canning is a time-honored method of preserving food, ensuring its longevity and maintaining its quality. However, like any food preservation technique, canning is not without its challenges.
The harvest of last year's summer and fall crops has ended. I harvested my veggies, elderberries, pineapple guavas and pomegranates. I cleaned up the garden and put away my tools. It was time to let my garden rest.