Featured StoryHow To Manage Water Runoff In Your NurseryWritten by: Robert PadillaEdited by: Production Horticulture Advisor, Gerry SpinelliWater runoff is a significant issue for nurseries, especially in regions like San Diego where rains are often short but intense. It can lead to soil…
Stalked bulbine (Bulbine frutescens), native to southern Africa, is an undemanding succulent perennial perfectly suited to our hot dry summers. Fleshy onion-like leaves store a great deal of water, making the plant very drought tolerant.
The Madera County Resource Conservation District is holding several events in April, listed below. They are also offering free distribution uniformity tests in April through November.
Cecelia, you're breaking my heart You're shaking my confidence daily... --"Oh, Cecelia" written by Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkle If you think of the song, "Oh, Cecelia,' every time you pronounce Phacelia (the plant), you're not alone.
Please join us for upcoming field events hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension: Nutrient Management Alternatives in Small Grains: Research Updates 4/18/2023 from 8:40 to 10:30 On-farm in Solano County Click here for details and to register UC Small Grains and Alfalfa/Forages Field...
At this time of year, some nurseries start selling the egg cases of Chinese mantis as a biological control for the garden. These alien-looking insects are Praying Mantis and are harmless to humans, but have an insatiable appetite for aphids, caterpillars and other insects.
"As the world is getting hotter, we are now urgently focused on understanding on how climate change affects insect populations and communities. Many insects in tropical rainforests are accustomed to operating at the margins of thermal capabilities.
Gardeners everywhere must be ecstatic that after the last two years of drought, it's raining. But unfortunately, the abundance of rain has been problematic in many ways, including in our gardens.
Ahhhhh Spring! For us gardeners, we can't wait to start planning our gardens and going out there and getting dirty! Our perennials are finally emerging from their winter slumber and the trees are showing their tender new spring leaves! But what about color in this year's garden?
