Test PB Collection: FTE

A garden can be a competitive environment. Plants and unseen microorganisms in the soil all need precious space to grow. And to gain that space, a microbe might produce and use chemicals that kill its plant competitors. But the microbe also needs immunity from its own poisons.

It was "b-day" today at The Bohart Museum of Entomology in honor of longtime Bohart associate Robbin Thorp, distinguished emeritus professor of entomology at the University of California, Davis. Bohart associates sang "Happy Birthday" and cheered when he blew out a candle on the dessert plate.

There is little doubt that trees are wonderful both out in nature and in home gardens. My wife and I have lived in our current home for over 20 years and when we moved into our very modest-sized front and backyard were quite undeveloped.

Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 09-10-18" ET Report 09-10-2018 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Division...

Research by Dr. Mark Hoddle, University of California, Riverside Dr.

CORRECTION: The "Boron Deficiency in Almonds and Pistachios" article recommended a soil application of Solubor at a rate of 50 lbs/acre. However, this is the rate for Borax not solubor, which is approximately 10.5% boron (Solubor is 20%), and added the pounds of actual boron/acre.

Meeting - September 25, 8:00 am to 1:30 pm: Optimizing Mating Disruption Against Navel Orangeworm in Almond Corrected Article on Boron Deficiency in Almonds & Pistachios Meeting - November 5-7, Walnut Short Course...

The Third Annual Open Farm comes to the UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier Oct. 3.

In this issue: Biochar in the Home Garden Gardening for the Birds A Fire-Safe Garden Fall Plant Sale The Marketing of Mycorrhizae Insect Trivia - Dragonflies Hotline FAQ: Fall Color BotLat Corner 2019 Placer County Master Gardener Calendar All-Star: Yarrow Events Calendar...

As comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to say: I don't get no respect! Forgive the double negative, but farmers and supporters of our lowly alfalfa and grass crops seem like they have the same complaint.