Test PB Collection: FTE

TasksMonitor rainfall and adjust water accordingly to keep soil moist for new plantings.Put organic mulch around permanent plants to conserve water and prevent weeds.Trees need to be deeply watered as they enter dormancy.Mushrooms often appear in the lawn in the fall as growing conditions are favorable. If…

 Since Saturday, Sept. 27, we've recorded almost daily sightings of migrating monarchs passing through our pollinator garden in Vacaville on their way to their overwintering sites along coastal California.The monarchs are stopping by for some flight fluel--nectar from our stand of Mexican sunflowers,…

Stephen Reid es un horticultor profesional que logró este título por medios pocos convencionalesSu pasión por la naturaleza y perseverancia personal llevaron a Stephen Reid de promotor digital, a maestro de jardineros de UC y eventualmente a trabajar en el jardín botánico The Huntington de Pasadena, como…

 (This post is available in English)La fresa en un clima cálido:        La fresa es el cultivo preferido para muchas pequeñas granjas del Valle Central de California los cuales operan puestos agrícolas en las carreteras y ofrecen la modalidad de "cosechar por su propia cuenta" para…

For the first time, the flavors, aromas and traditions of food cultures across the globe filled the heart of Sacramento. From traditional cacao beverages to classic and artisanal dishes, Terra Madre Americas – held Sept. 26-28 – showcased the best of what agriculture from across the Americas has to offer on…

 Hi! My name is Hennessy Jones, and I will be one of Hopland Research and Extension Center’s new GrizzlyCorps fellows for the next year. Over the year, I’ll be working with HREC staff and the Quercus Collaborative to further research and assist with oak woodland regeneration, as well as coordinate…

By Helaine Berris, UCCE Water & Soil Advisor; Laura Garza, UCCE Area Water Resources Management Advisor Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient necessary for plant growth, but when present at high concentrations in agricultural water it can damage irrigation infrastructure, increase system…