Test PB Collection: FTE

Abutilon theophrasti (commonly known as velvetleaf) is a summer-emerging, annual, broad-leaf weed native to Asia.

There once was a groundhog named Phil, Whose forecasts gave folks quite a chill. After the cold winter blasts, Danger of frost finally passed.

I realized this morning that it's been some time (nearly a year, in fact) since I posted an update on my progress with our youngest livestock guardian dog, Elko.

Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.

Nobody messed with this fruit. This is a real fruit from a real tree from a real backyard sent by a real person The whole group of plants we lump under the taxonomic classification of citrus are really changeable. It's out of this changeability that we get new varieties.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Dear Help Desk: I'm writing to try to figure out the best approach to fixing our front yard: 4 years ago we pulled up the lawn and laid down weed block and put redwood chips on top.

The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program is hosting informational meetings throughout California to inform citrus growers, packers and haulers about what to expect from CDFA's regulatory response if Huanglongbing is found within five miles of a commercial citrus business.

Happy Spring! The newest edition of our Master Gardener newsletter is now available and we hope you enjoy it!...

Salivating over salvia? You can see, salivate--and purchase--salvias and more at the spring premiere plant sale sponsored by the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden on Saturday, April 6. They'll offer everything from "Bee's Bliss" to "Black Lace" to "Blaze" to "Brilliance.

Lauren Hale is the new Research Soil Scientist at the USDA-ARS San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Fresno. I knew Lauren from her PhD research at UCR under David Crowley. Her thesis explored the use of biochar as a shelter for beneficial soil microbes.