Me and the grower are of one mind that the brown spots recently showing up on fruit (this is Monterey variety), are from the strong winds we've had for the last four or so days. Makes sense, especially since there is no signs of disease or insects, and above all these spots are fairly firm.
While you might not be able to save them all, you can take precautions in your garden that will save the plants it makes sense to save, define your gardening priorities, and plan for continuing drought conditions in our Northern California Mediterranean climate.
**REGISTER ASAP! LIMITED TO ONLY 20** Do-It-Yourself Cold Storage CoolBotDemo A UC Cooperative Extension field day in Brentwood, CA Friday, June 18, 13PM...
Let's hear it for the sweat bee. It's one of the many tiny bees that ought to be honored and recognized during Pollination Week, June 21-27, but it's often overlooked. We've been seeing many of this species, Halictus tripartitus, in our pollinator garden in Vacaville.
Cal Poly is hosting a workshop on June 29 and 30 to share their work researching and demonstrating the effects of compost addition on degraded rangelands at Cal Poly's Swanton Pacific Ranch.
When just starting out, you will find there are many ways to preserve food. So, how to know which one to use? Without preservation, food begins to spoil soon after harvest. Spoilage affects the quality, nutrition, flavor, and safety of the food.
