Learn about common problems and diseases of trees and shrubs, including those of fruit trees. Diseases include common fungal problems - peach leaf curl, oak root fungus.
Information about growing citrus trees in Alameda County. Learn what to do with yellowing leaves in citrus in different seasons, and stopping spread of citrus disease.
Learn about spring gardening tasks. Articles cover how to plan and start your growing season, plant propagation, and additional information relevant to the varying microclimates of Alameda County.
After participating in a hands-on workshop at the Agricultural Application Engineering (AgAppE) Lab at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension (KARE) Center, 100% of undergraduate students reported learning gains in spray application technology, sparking interest in careers in agricultural…
A lifelong interest in gardening led Bill Brooks to become a Master Gardener. Upon his semi-retirement, after 40 years of teaching science and sixth-graders, he became a member of the Master Gardener class of 2019. Today, Bill serves as co-lead for the 2025 training class, is a member of the speaker’s bureau…
Dandelions can be an especially troublesome weed in lawns and landscapes. Once they're established, dandelions readily regrow from their deep taproot when only the tops are removed or mowed. Dandelions can regrow if even 1 inch of the taproot remains. The best way to get rid of dandelions is to control them…
