Project Board Help

Test PB Collection: FTE

Test dynamic

California buckwheat in bloom
Blog

The Real Dirt

The Real Dirt blog covers regional gardening issues from soil health to planting for pollinators; from fire resistant landscaping to attracting wildlife. Read all about it!
View Blog
Blog

ANR News Releases

News releases share the latest updates on Extension activities and impact by scientists and staff across UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.
View Blog
Banner image for Hillside Gardens
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Hillside Gardens & Water Challenges

June 18, 2026
By Lorraine Frey
Understanding the Challenges of Watering Hillside Gardens Watering a hillside garden requires special attention, particularly in areas with full sun and during dry spells. The biggest challenge with irrigating a hill is preventing the water from running downhill before it has a chance to soak into the…
View Article
Preserving with Honey
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Learn to Preserve with Honey

Jul 7, 2026

Thank you to all who have registered!  We have sold out!Come and get sticky with the Master Food Preservers of Orange County. Learn how to replace sugar with the golden goodness of honey in your canning recipes. We will be discussing honey and safe sugar substitutions, and how they impact your preserved…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
View Event
Jams & Jellies
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Fountain Valley Library: Jams & Jellies Demonstration

Jun 27, 2026

Fountain Valley Library and the UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County Demonstrate: Learn how to make your own jams & jellies with the UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County! The UC Master Food Preservers will teach you tips and tricks on making delicious jams & jellies, which is a great way…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
View Event
A brown spotted butterfly amongst green stems and leaves of orange calendula flowers.
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-Master Gardener at NatureScape

Jul 25, 2026

The City of Chula Vista's Sustainability Division will be conducting a NatureScape Workshop. The workshop will include: water-smart irrigation and rebates, benefits of pollinators, benefits of compost and soil amendments.Visit the Ask-A-Master Gardener booth. Bring us your gardening questions and we will…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
View Event
A close-up overhead view of a coffee drink with plant-shaped foam art. Its cup sits on a wooden surface. Text overlay reads "Coffee Cart & Farm Store."
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-Master Gardener at Coastal Roots Farm's Coffee Cart Market

Jun 25, 2026

Freshly brewed coffee meets farm-fresh views. The Coastal Roots Farm Coffee Cart is your new go-to weekend spot for coffee, espresso drinks, and more.Visit the Ask-A-Master Gardener booth. Bring us your gardening questions and we will help find science-backed answers.Whether you’re shopping the Farm Stand,…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
View Event
A landscape manager checks an irrigation controller as sprinklers water a Southern California front yard with lawn, trees, flowering plants, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Smart Irrigation Month 2026: Beyond the Smart Controller

June 18, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
 How Southern California households, landscapers, and communities can save water, protect local waterways, and build healthier landscapes this summerIt is that time of year again. July is Smart Irrigation Month, an annual opportunity to pause and think more carefully about how we water our landscapes…
View Article
lemon

Citrus Plant Growth Regulators

June 18, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Plant Growth Regulators: General Information Plant growth regulators are registered for use on California citrus toincrease fruit set.increase fruit size, either directly or indirectly by thinning (removing) fruit to increase the size of the remaining fruit.prevent fruit senescence.control preharvest…
View Article
ACP

ACP Control in the Field Webinar

June 18, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM ON THE GROUND WITH CA-CRAFT California Citrus Research and Field Trials (CA-CRaFT) was started in 2023 to develop practical, field-based ACP management strategies under real commercial citrus conditions across California. Since then, the program has expanded into a large,…
View Article
A large crowd sits in chairs facing a large outdoor movie screen set up in front of a barn-like building.
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-Master Gardener at Coastal Roots Farm Film & Music Series

Aug 27, 2026

Bring your gardening questions to our Ask-A-Master Gardener booth at this Coastal Roots Farm Film & Music event.Join in for an evening of community, live music, and transformative storytelling. Part of the 5-part Farm Film & Music Series, this event invites guests to gather under the stars and engage…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
View Event