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Seed starting is an economical way to have healthy plants   Late winter, cold nights, teasing sunshine; it’s an opportunity to get a jumpstart on summer vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Seed starting is an economical way to have healthy plants for our summer and fall gardens. When starting…

UC Cooperative Extension of Ventura County hosted a recent workshop examining the intersection of climate change and agriculture which attracted dozens of growers and other engaged member of the public.

By Denise Glassett, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyIn March around St. Patrick’s Day you can find shamrock plants for sale in stores and nurseries. What is it about these plants that intrigues us?The shamrock plant holds a special place in Irish culture, recognized worldwide as a symbol of luck and…

Field Trial Results You Can Use: Citrus Thrips Insecticide Research are Published on Arthropod Management TestsBy Sandipa GautamArea Citrus IPM Advisor, UCCE, UCANRFor citrus pest control advisors (PCAs) and growers, in-season citrus thrips decisions depend on reliable, field-validated data. Each…

Introduction to Mental Health Stigma According to the Centers for Disease Control, the prevalence of any mental illness (AMI) for U.S. people in 2022 was 23.1% of the U.S. adult population. Using data collected from 2001-2004, the prevalence of any mental disorder for U.S. adolescents (ages 13-18) was…

Article by Ann ShortWhat’s not to love about winter in a California Mediterranean Garden? It is quite something.The weather cools.Leaves are bagged and saved for compost. Trees let in more light without their canopy. The vegetable garden is mostly dormant and cleaned up, and bulbs planted. Now, we wait for…