Nostalgia Gardening: Growing Memories In Your Backyard Journey back through the seasons of your life in this heartwarming class featuring cottage garden favorites, and beloved blooms that graced our grandparents' yards. Learn the elements of the gardening style called “Nostalgia Gardening,” with…
Garden to Table Series - Mid-Winter Vegetable Gardening Whether you're starting fresh or maintaining existing plantings, this class will help you succeed with winter vegetable gardening. Learn what to plant now (January-February), how to care for mid-season crops, and strategies for succession…
Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space Discover the basics of hydroponic gardening in this 90 minute class designed for beginners with limited growing space. Learn about both commercial and DIY hydroponic systems, which plants thrive in soil-free environments, and simple maintenance…
House Plant RescueHaving trouble with your houseplants? Join Certified Master Gardener, Gretchen Evirs, and learn how you can bring your houseplants back to life. Learn common problems and pests and the best conditions to grow your houseplants in.Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026Time: 5pm-6pmLocation: Hill Rd…
Article and photos by Peg Smith - As a young child, my experiences with ferns included long walks across Derbyshire moorland where the bracken was twice as tall as I was. Other moorland ferns indicated boggy areas to avoid. Then there was the almost compulsory maidenhair fern house plant that…
When West Coast consumers buy sweet potatoes at a store, chances are good that they will be choosing varieties that were selected by Scott Stoddard, UCCE farm advisor.
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60th Annual SWEETPOTATO MEETING Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:00 am - noon UCCE Classroom 2145 Wardrobe Ave., Merced 7:30 am Signing in, coffee, and Jantz Sweetpotato muffins. Sponsored by Brian Hegland, Teleos Ag Solutions. 8:00 Scott Stoddard. Research update on 2025 trials…
This time of year, we often hear from concerned growers of Meyer lemon trees and other citrus. The leaves are turning yellow, just as the fruit is nearing maturity. These symptoms are frequently due to nutrient deficiencies and/or too much or too little water. It could also be the cooling weather…
