UC Master Gardeners of Calaveras CountyWelcome to the UC Master Gardener community! Since 1980, the UC Master Gardener Program has helped deliver the University of California's pioneering research directly into the hands of those who share a passion for gardening and environmental stewardship. A program…
Welcome to UC Cooperative Extension of Santa Cruz CountyFor over a century, the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has improved the natural resources of Santa Cruz County by providing knowledge based on sound science in various fields. The programs offered by UCCE encompass a wide range of…
WelcomeUniversity of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is the local link that connects Santa Clara County residents directly to the powerful research, expertise, and information of the UC system. Our local programs deliver science-based solutions and outreach—powered by dedicated volunteers—to address…
WelcomeUC Cooperative Extension San Diego connects local needs with the power of UC research. Our county-based team lives and works in the communities we serve, delivering practical, science-based solutions across the region.We support San Diego farmers with efficient growing practices, pest and disease…
Welcome to the El Dorado County 4-H Program! We are proud to have over 500 youth members enrolled in local 4-H community clubs, and nearly 200 youth and adult volunteers who facilitate a wide variety of learning experiences. Our goal is to engage young people in reaching their fullest potential, all while…
Master Gardener volunteers are available to help you solve your garden problems and mysteries. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Mon, Tues,Thurs and Friday. Closed on Wed.
Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) Agrilus auroguttatus is an invasive pest contributing to the on-going oak tree mortality occurring on federal, state, private, and local Native American lands in many areas of San Diego County.
When you have a vegetable garden, sometimes you might discover your plants aren’t growing as well as expected and look sick. Vegetable plants can get diseases just like animals. A plant disease is an abnormal condition caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, water molds, or viruses. These are known…
Recent scientific studies have confirmed that seeing and hearing birds makes people happy! Science is just beginning to back up something we humans have intuitively known for a very long time. A case in point is the bluebird, which has symbolized happiness in cultures around the globe for centuries.
It's not yet National Pollinator Week (June 22-28) or the first day of summer (June 21), but it's a good time to visit the UC Davis Ecological Garden, part of the Agricultural Sustainability Institute, to see the native bees and other pollinators.The purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is a magnet…
Update: July 2, 2026 - NWS Resource for Employers with Farm, Livestock, and Outdoor WorkersThe National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) hosted a webinar on June 25, 2026, about the public health implications of New World Screwworm (NWS) for farm, livestock, and outdoor workers with emphasis on regions…
Preserve it! Dehydrating your herbs Fresh herbs, whether purchased at a local grocery store or grown in your own herb garden, are easy to dehydrate and preserve. Start with a clean kitchen and clean countertops. Then, rinse the fresh herbs under running water to get rid of insects and dirt. Use a salad…
Stay healthy with activity in the garden If you enjoy gardening, it is great to know that the work you are doing for your plants is helping you to stay healthy. According to Dr. Steven Blair, a noted professor of Kinesiology, just a half hour of gardening, five days a week, lowers risk of heart disease…
Tips and tricks for dealing with the wide variety of lavender There is a plant that could be in your garden right now that has endured the test of time -- the lovely Lavender, Lavandula spp. It dates back 2500 years to the time of the ancient Egyptians and has been celebrated for its healing and…
