Blog article by Michelle DavisIn March of 2014, a very dear friend gave me a cutting of her huge jade plant, Crassula ovata, actually a 4 to 5-foot tree, that she had on her west-facing front porch. She had planted the cutting in a 12-inch ceramic pot with a good drainage hole and had used a bagged succulent…
In this issue:The Art of Succession PlantingHelp Plants Beat the HeatPollinator Week 2025Your Action Needed to Remain a SubscriberTransforming a Paved DrivewayCreate a Garden on a BudgetFuture Favorite: California Blue-eyed GrassUnusual Edible: Miner's LettuceCommon Myths About IPMThe Allure of…
The Art of Succession Planting, Help Plants Beat the Heat, Pollinator Week, Your Action to Remain a Subscriber, Transforming a Paved Driveway, Create a Garden on a Budget, Future Favorite: California Blue-eyed Grass, Unusual Myths About IPM, The Allure of Hydrangeas, BotLat: Keystone Species, Planting Seeds…
Heather Montgomery has been a member of the Climate Smart Agriculture Team since January 2023 and serves the Sutter-Yuba counties. She was the first Community Education Specialist in her region and focused on growing clientele and community contacts in the area, with the goal of continually engaging…
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we spotlight Katie Low, UC ANR Fire Network statewide coordinator. The support Low has received throughout her career inspired her to give back by connecting students in forestry programs with professionals in the industry.
DescriptionThe Pioneer Veterans Hall is getting Ready for Wildfire! You’re invited to help us make this important community space safer and more inviting for years to come. The Hall has been chosen to showcase Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping for Amador County and beyond. It will become a publicly…
This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Nicholas Clark, Associate Cooperative Extension Area Agronomic Cropping Systems and Nutrient Management Advisor, will give an introduction of agronomic cropping systems and their current weed and insect pest management challenges. He will describe…
Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators in your yard.
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
Gardening with graywater is a smart, sustainable way to conserve water, cut costs, and nourish plants—learn safe, effective tips in this practical guide.
