Article and photos by Nicole Harrison, Master Gardeners of Placer County From The Curious Gardener, Spring 2022 How we prepare for fire can mean the difference between dead trees and trees that are resilient to fire. In an evaluation of a fire damaged tree, there are a few key things to consider…
From Forestland Steward, Winter 2007 newsletter, courtesy of California Forest Stewardship Program From The Curious Gardener, Summer 2007Trees die even in healthy forests; it’s part of the cycle of life. But if you notice large numbers of previously healthy trees with brown needles or other signs of disease…
By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: Each winter my bloodtwig dogwood has produced a spectacular show with its bright red stems, but this year the branches are a dull grey. What happened? Can you suggest another shrub/small tree with bright winter stems to replace it?A: If your…
Article and photos by Nicole Harrison, UC Master Gardener of Placer County From The Curious Gardener, Winter 2022 To a large degree trees are just biological organisms that progress through a predetermined life cycle, like us. They sprout and grow (infancy) and then enter a vigorous growth phase …
By Nicole Harrison, UC Master Gardener of Placer County From The Curious Gardener, Spring 2023 After the extreme weather of January, anyone with trees still standing probably felt lucky. The unfortunate truth is that many of the failures were likely predictable by a qualified consulting arborist…
How to Reach UsCooperative Extension Modoc County 202 West 4th Street, Ste. B Alturas, CA 96101 Phone: (530) 233-6400 Meet Our TeamName Title Contact Colleen Burkhardt Community Education Specialist Email: cmburkhardt@ucanr.edu Sadie Camacho 4-H Program Coordinator Email: secamacho@ucanr.edu…
Why are conifers dying?Across the state, but in the Sierra Nevada in particular, unprecedented numbers of trees have died on both public and private land. Many trees stressed from the four-year drought and overcrowding have succumbed to bark beetles. Aerial detection surveys done in 2016 showed that 102…
By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: I just bought a new tree. When I plant it, what should I do to provide support? What else should I do to take care of it?A: Staking and Tying:After planting your tree, remove the nursery stake, which is the thin pole tied to the tree.If…
In this Issue: Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting Highlights Irrigated Pasture Clipping Height Project 2008/09 Northern California Winter Pasture Experience Dryland Hay Variety Trials Beef and Horse Vaccination and Treatment Plans for the…
In this Issue: Medusahead: What is being tested to reduce it? Irrigated Pasture Fertilization - Where do we go from here? Weaned Calf and Yearling Natural and Implant Trends and Prices 2009 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium Winter Ag…
