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Thank you for joining the Napa County Master Gardeners this week as we observed World Soil Day. We hope you learned more about the importance of soil health and will incorporate some of the tips in your garden practices.To further explore the benefits of healthy soil here are two recommended books…
Air and soil temperatures are dropping, signaling that fall is finally here! Now is the time to beware of winter weeds. Buried in the soil are winter weed seeds lying in wait for rainfall to trigger them to germinate and grow. Weeds occur in all lawns but seldom become problems in ones that are…
Fall is the best time to plant most California natives. Cooler weather and rain get them off to a good start by helping them grow deep roots – perfect for seeds or transplants. Many nurseries and native plant groups have fall plant sales. In our introductory California native gardening web page, you’ll…
Experience the magic of autumn at Elkus Ranch Fall Camp! Children will enjoy two days of fun with animals, crafts, learning, and play in a beautiful outdoor setting. Designed for kids ages 6–11, the camp offers hands-on activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature.
Experience the magic of autumn at Elkus Ranch Fall Camp! Children will enjoy two days of fun with animals, crafts, learning, and play in a beautiful outdoor setting. Designed for kids ages 6–11, the camp offers hands-on activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature.
"Have you ever wondered what pollinators are visiting your garden or what that black-and-yellow striped bug was? In California, we have an incredible diversity of insects, which may be more difficult to tell apart than you realize. At this interactive event, you will learn how to identify bees and…
Blog by Brenda AltmanTrees are pruned for many reasons. Sometimes they are pruned to remove crowding or competing branches, which open up the canopy; other times they are pruned for safety reasons, a branch may be too low, or they might be trimmed for ornamental or aesthetic reasons. I cannot figure out why…
*Updated Class Description* The Master Food Preservers of Amador County invite you to a comprehensive pressure canning class. This class will demonstrate the safe and effective preservation of salmon fillets using professional pressure canning techniques. We also will demonstrate how to make gravlax. …
By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County. We recently had our first rain of the fall season, followed by a cold morning. Sure enough, when I walked outside later that day, all my soft-stemmed herbs were dead. Fare thee well, basil, thyme and stevia. Even the sage looked…
