Recently we were called out to inspect trees that had unusual cankers. Unusual, because it was a cluster of about 20 trees and the cankers had insect larvae in the liquid sap that had accumulated in the cankers.When I see an avocado tree like this with discrete white cankers going up and down a branch…
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
Soak in the peace and quiet as late summer is winding down and days should cool soon.TasksUse old vegetable plants and summer annuals to start a compost pile. Add fall leaves as they drop from trees.Do not wait for a potted plant to droop before watering it, since roots will be damaged by the time a…
Yesterday we introduced you to Ms. Mantis, a young Stagmomantis limbata perched on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundiola. She was seeking a “fast food” meal of a bee or a butterfly, but they were much too fast for her.Today we observed her on a different blossom, ready to try…
As we start getting closer to fall migration, we are busy expanding the geography and functionality of the WaterFowl Alert Network by AgriNerds.To show you what we can do and how we help identify and mitigate waterfowl habitat outside of your property line we are setting up a series of LinkedIn Live Webinars…
By Thais De Melo Ramos, Meaghan Donovan, Kristen Farrar
Are you looking for food safety training opportunities for your small-scale produce farm? If so, the UC ANR Small Farms Food Safety team is here to help. Twice a month, our food safety team offers in-person or online Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training workshops for California…
Program: Are you new to gardening, or considering making some changes to your garden this fall? Come learn about 20 plants that do exceptionally well in Marin gardens. One of these perennials and shrubs is sure to appeal to you. We will discuss growth habits, cultural requirements and drought tolerance for…
Come visit UC Marin Master Gardeners at Ember Stomp, Marin’s fourth annual free wildfire prevention festival, on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Marin County Fairgrounds.Master Gardeners will show you how to improve your landscape’s fire resiliency with:Proper design, emphasizing Zone 0, the first 5’ from…
Program: Covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native groundcovers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity. In addition, they often…
Program: Want to learn about growing edibles? Come and hear about preparation of planting beds and containers, selection of plant varieties including tomatoes, best watering practices and managing diseases and problems - lessons learned from a real garden!Speaker: Anne-Marie Walker is a lifelong gardener and…
