Childcare centers and homes aim to create a healthy environment, but holistically assessing practices and identifying what to improve is often challenging. A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior highlights the reliability and validity of the Site-Level…
Ideal care for your UC Master Gardener of El Dorado County Plant Sale Purchases Light Your seedlings are partially hardened off by being outside and exposed to the sun. Continue to take them outside as long as the temperature is above 50 degrees. Temperature Most warm season…
Articles by the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin contain information and lessons about gardening in the region, and are based on the best science and research as well as experience of the area's Master Gardeners.
Economies of a Seedby Julie Silva, UC Master Gardener in Tuolumne County, CA Are you a combination of both picky and frugal? Do you know exactly what you want and enjoy hunting for the best price? Are you not satisfied with the choices on the shelves? Going shopping anywhere today makes all of us feel…
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Below is a crop-by-crop summary of the best time to plant vegetables here in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Keep in mind these are estimates of ideal planting windows, each season can bring very different conditions so also take into account potential freezes in the weather forecast and your individual planting…
Technology for the Home Gardener Technology can help the home gardener in myriad ways. Technology applies scientific knowledge for practical purposes to solve problems and make life better. Technology is a tool for the garden and gardeners. We can use it to complete routine tasks or tackle more…
Dr. Amy Murillo an Assistant Professor at the University of California Riverside specializing in veterinary entomology, answered questions from our webinar attendees.
Seed starting is an economical way to have healthy plants Late winter, cold nights, teasing sunshine; it’s an opportunity to get a jumpstart on summer vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Seed starting is an economical way to have healthy plants for our summer and fall gardens. When starting…
