Test PB Collection: FTE

The perennials: rosemary; thyme; mints; oregano; sage, and annuals: basil; parsley; chives; dill & more, all can be preserved for year-round use as seasonings or for tea. Herbs should be harvested before they blossom, picked soon after the morning dew has dried for best quality.

A "Natural History Note" From UC California Naturalist's lead scientist, Dr. Cameron Barrows. In nature, species are constantly striving to be better species.

Have you hugged your taxonomist yet today? No? Probably can't due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but at least we can honor them every March 19 on Taxonomists' Appreciation Day. Basically, taxonomy is the science of describing, naming, defining and classifying organisms, both alive and extinct.

Groundwater, Watersheds, and Groundwater Sustainability Plans -Online Short Course May 6, 13, 20, 27, and June 13 See attached for information and registration link...

Previous research conducted by the University of California (UC) Nutrition Policy Institute identified that, in 2016, 44 percent of undergraduate and 26 percent of graduate students at the UC reported having experienced food insecurity; in addition, 5 percent of students reported experiencing homele...

In this issue: Orchard Considerations Mechanical Pruning of Prune Trees Update Bloom Review, 2020 Prune Efficacy and Timing...

The original interpretative plan for the garden included: Developing a brochure providing the visitor with basic orientation and interpretation of the garden and encouragement to visit the garden.

COVID-19 Information for 4-H Programs and Volunteers University of California 4-H Youth Development Program modified its safety standards related to reopening and engaging in person. UC ANR implemented Basic Safety Standards that must be followed for all in-person activities.

Paraquat is a very lethal pesticide that requires sime pretty heavy level of protective gear if it is to be used. It's an old pesticide and there are many newer ones that are much safer to use. Here's an example of the power of fungi to neutralize this chemical.

Looking a little dry out there? January and February of 2021 were some of the driest months on record, with near Zero (1.7) precipitation in Northern California. Things don't look good for summer. What can alfalfa growers do under these conditions? Drought Coming.