Citrus is a $3.3 billion industry in California, and it is currently under threat from one of the tiniest insects and the disease it carries. This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we will detail the threat of the ACP (Asian Citrus Psyllid) and HLB (Huanglongbing or Citrus Greening). If…
Vegetables and herbs are relatively easy to understand, but flowers and foliage and shade versus sun — it can seem overwhelming! Let’s start from the beginning. What does full sun really mean? A plant requiring full sun needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to thrive. If a plant…
Starting vegetable seeds indoors can reduce the cost of transplants and allow you to grow varieties that may be difficult to find in nurseries. To get started, you will need a soilless mix; growing containers; and the proper moisture, light (like a south-facing window) and temperatures between 65-75°F…
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the selection of plants at the nursery? Or bought a plant that looked great at the nursery, but did poorly (or died) in your yard? Spring is here and it’s tempting to rush out and buy new plants for the garden. But don’t be too hasty! Choosing the right plant for a…
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If you missed our first Urban & Community IPM webinar of the year, Pests of Backyard Chickens, don’t fret, we have more for you! Join us every third Thursday of the month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm PT to learn about a wide range of urban pest management topics. This series is free and open to the…
A visit to the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden at this time of year is a bit like a scavenger hunt: a little bit of searching may be required. For example, try to find two plants in bloom; identify some plants that are still completely dormant as winter marches on; look for any signs that spring is…
UCCE Sutter–Yuba is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaborative project with the Sutter and Yuba County Agricultural Commissioners’ Offices focused on the identification and management of invasive weed species in the region. As part of this effort, this project will be coordinating ongoing mapping…
