Vice President Glenda Humiston, Interim Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension Darren Haver and a delegation of UC ANR members and supporters traveled to Washington, D.C. for the annual CARET and Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities’ Board on Agriculture Assembly…
As I researched information on planting bare-root fruit trees, the words of the County Fruit and Nut Crop Advisor came to mind. He said to a new class of Master Gardeners, "Consider carefully your motive for planting fruit trees in a home garden. They require lots of work year-round: irrigating,…
Recent California news reports have highlighted tragic cases of fatal mushroom misidentification. These cases involved species such as the highly toxic Amanita phalloides (commonly known as “death cap mushroom”) and can naturally spark fear. However, these headlines focus on worst-case scenarios and…
Spotted-Wing Drosophila Team won a PBESA award, David E. Block will receive the American Society for Enology and Viticulture Merit Award for 2026., and Justin Valliere has been named to the board of directors for the nonprofit Calflora Wild Plant Database.
By David Shubin, ISA Certified Arborist and UC Master Gardener of Napa County. Master Gardeners are often asked about the best time to plant a fruit tree. And I think we usually all give the same answer: It depends. I know that’s not a satisfying reply. It can feel vague, even evasive. But…
This talk will assist home gardeners in creating productive vegetable gardens using insectary plants that are intentionally introduced to attract the “good” bugs to your garden. These “good" bugs will help to biologically control the “bad" bugs that cause damage to plants.
Having fruit trees can sometimes feel like a blessing and a curse. Which varieties do best in the Tri Valley? What are the treatment and fertilization requirements? Master Gardener Erican Dedon is going to share her lessons learned on having healthy and productive fruit trees in the garden. This event…
Fall is best time to plant and establish low water plants. Master Gardener and Designer Carol Vander Meulen will discuss best plant choices for fall planting as well as and best practices for establishment. This event is free. This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and the UC Master Gardener's…
Fall is the time for planting CA natives. Learn how to propagate many CA Native plants from existing one you have on site or have access to.Master Gardener and CA Native plant aficionado Laura Cornett will be discussing best practices and which plants are best propagated which way. This event is free. …
