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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

New Noxious Weeds?

February 25, 2019
By Thomas J Getts
Back in 2017, I wrote a brief blog about myrtle spurge being present in Lassen County. Myrtle spurge was evaluated by CDFA and determined to warrant being placed on the A list of noxious weeds here in California.
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triple bud rose
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Why Triple Center Rose Buds?

February 25, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Is this triple center rose bud a common occurrence? I've not seen it among my roses before.
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Karl Foerster green
The Backyard Gardener: Article

Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape

February 24, 2019
I am a huge fan of ornamental grasses, and I've written before about their uses and a few of my perennial favorites, so I'll try not to cover the same ground in this post.
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Evidence shows sunflower pollen may be help reduce pathogens in bees.
Spill the Beans: Article

Sunflowers for Bees

February 24, 2019
An article in the February-March 2019 issue of National Wildlife caught my attention.
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Pocket gopher (UC ANR)

Gophers.

February 24, 2019
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County If you live in one of Napa County's towns, you may be one of the lucky gardeners who does not have to deal with gophers.
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photos by Erin Mahaney
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Hardenbergia

February 22, 2019
During these winter days, I appreciate the early- to mid-winter blooming plants that brighten even the rainiest of days. One of my favorite winter bloomers is a purple vine that I'm sure you've seen blooming in your neighborhood: the 'Happy Wanderer' vine, Hardenbergia violacea.
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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Article

February 2019 Field Notes Newsletter

February 22, 2019
In this issue: Nitrogen Fertilization is Important on First-year, Second Generation Almond Trees Following Whole Orchard Recycling Landscape Trees: To Fertilize or Not to Fertilize Mineral Status of Cattle in California Evaluation of Grafting for Processing Tomatoes Evaluation of Nitrogen Stabilizer...
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