Garden Troubleshooting

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Flooded shoes
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Page

Extreme Conditions

Gardening extremes occur when unexpected weather conditions challenge plant growth and survival. Frost, heat, floods, wind, and drought are all environmental changes that can result in plant injury. Plant damage can be sudden and severe or it may occur over time.
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Seedlings, sunflower, and pomegranates represent spring, summer, and fall in the garden/
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Page

How to use the Garden Guide & Three-Year Journal

The Guide is full of information to help you on your gardening journey. Besides a wide range of articles, the weekly journal layout includes information pertinent for that week. The appendix is a helpful reference on planting, insects, and orchards. Get tips on how to customize and to use it.
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Lettuce field with fusarium resistance trial
UC IPM on the South Central Coast: Article

Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt – 2024

February 24, 2025
By Alexander I Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, Christopher A Greer
Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt 2024 Alex Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, and Chris Greer Summary Fusarium wilt of lettuce, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae (FOL), is an economically significant disease on the Central Coast of California.
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Yellow Star Thistle
UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Invasive Plants: What They Are and Why They Matter

February 24, 2025
By Lauren L Snowden
National Invasive Species Week (NISW) happens every year to raise awareness about the growing problem of invasive plants and animals in the United States.
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A person wearing rubber gloves using a spray bottle to spray pesticide on a rose bush outside.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Tips for Using Pesticides Safely

February 24, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
At UC IPM we recognize pesticide safety education every month, but February in particular is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! Below are some simple tips for using pesticides safely to protect yourself, others, wildlife, and the environment.
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A person looking at a bottle of 20% acetic acid vinegar weed killer with a signal word DANGER.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Can I Use Vinegar to Control Weeds?

July 18, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
Acetic acid, also known as vinegar, is used in products for weed control. Many people choose it because it is natural. However, acetic acid can damage skin and eyes, especially at concentrations commonly found in weed killers.
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