When plants grow where we don’t want them to grow, we consider them weeds.TasksWhen using herbicides for weed control, spray on a calm day and protect plants by shielding them with a large piece of cardboard.Learn to use the “season adjust” feature on your irrigation controller to make adjustments easier…
Avocados have a creamy texture and buttery, slghtly nutty flavor that make them popular. In addition to tasting good, they are also a source of healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Avocados are native to southern Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The fruit has long been…
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
A recent Nutrition Policy Institute research brief examines key findings from the implementation and impact of California’s School Meals for All program, which provides free meals to all public school students regardless of family income. The program has increased meal participation, reduced…
This week, we have more about some goings on here at UCI! The In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners Radio Show has been airing shows about the UCI Sustainability Program since 2023. This week, we bring you information about an event happening on campus Saturday April 26, 2025. That means nine days to…
This week on In the Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners, the topic is How to Create a Showcase Garden! We are coming up on the high season for weddings, graduations, and all of those outdoor summer events we all love. Three UCCE Master Gardeners Teena Spindler and Kay Havens will discuss how to get your…
California 4-H State Field Day Saturday, May 17, 2025"State Field Day is California 4-H's largest event of the year, and is a culmination for many annual projects. State Field Day (SFD) will be on Saturday, May 17th at Wellman Hall on UC Davis's campus. SFD 2025 hosts nine contests, including the…
It’s the start of April so time for This Month In The Garden, the monthly tips and tricks show hosted by our own Master Gardeners Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby. Color pops in the garden this month with perennials such as lavender, camellias, azaleas, dahlias, and flowers like bearded iris, gladiolas,…
