Test PB Collection: FTE

As a grazer of sheep, at least from a forage management perspective, I live by the rule, "If the worst might happen, it probably will." A corollary to this rule is that pessimists are often pleasantly surprised.

Sometimes I just need a plant that serves a purpose. I need to put in a ground cover that will fill in an area on a downward slope where the front yard meets the sidewalk. This area gets direct sun as the sun swings across the Carquinez Strait throughout the day.

All UC ANR and UC ANR-affiliated academics and staff are invited to apply for funding to develop online resources targeting underserved audiences.

Postharvest management of weeds in annual systems is important to prevent larger weed problems the following year. For tomatoes, perennial weeds like field bindweed and little mallow can be especially problematic.

Marlen Ros-Hernndez is a proud pioneer of a research technique she refers to as intellectual dumpster diving. By that, she means she studies trash but probably not the kind you'd expect.

The Disease Triangle: Fundamental Concept for Disease Management Author: Steven A. Tjosvold Plant diseases their occurrence and severity result from the impact of three factors: the host plant, the pathogen, and the environmental conditions. This is represented with the disease triangle.

Being able to connect is key to the success we in UC ANR enjoy in developing and providing solutions to help the people of California. Please provide your input (see #3 under "Where are we?) to see how we might do this even better.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Questions about Winter Growing of Beets, Snap Peas and Brussels Sprouts Hello! Reaching out for a little help with my fall/winter garden.

The first step in developing an effective weed management program is being able to properly identify the weed species that are infesting a field. But why? Why is weed identification so important? Simply stated, because not all weeds are created equal.

It's time to revisit the "13 Bugs of Christmas!" Back in 2010, two innovators with the UC Davis Department of Entomology (now the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology) decided that "The 12 Days of Christmas" ought to be replaced with insects.