Water

Bajo el intenso calor del verano en Irvine, las enredaderas y los distintos tipos de mantillo permanecían expuestos en las parcelas del Centro de Investigación y Extensión de la Costa Sur, listos para ser observados, comparados y evaluados. A simple vista, podía parecer solamente una jornada de campo…

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. The foods we eat play an important role in both how long we live and how well we live.Medical experts and researchers are now focusing on the concept of “healthspan”- the years we spend healthy, active, and able to enjoy…

Other than the decorative bowl on my deck railing that I refill each morning with water for the birds, I do not have a single ''water feature'' on my property — yet. Until recently, the idea of installing a babbling fountain or digging and maintaining a pond in my hot, dry, Sierra Foothills yard seemed…

Although probably impossible to grow plants with NO water, our unusual winter precipitation patterns cause us to reflect on how best to use water resources in our gardens and landscapes. In the Sierra foothills, July is the month with the highest rates of evaporation from the soil and transpiration from…

It’s officially summer! Farmer’s markets, roadside stands and grocery store produce sections are overflowing with an abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Incorporating a variety of produce of all shades can help you meet your vitamin and mineral needs. But what makes these foods so colorful? Most of…

Eight companies will put their high-tech vineyard management tools to the test at Hopland Research and Extension Center during a UC ANR Innovate field day.

 For many people, a walk beneath tall trees, the sound of running water, or a quiet moment on a trail brings a deep sense of peace and wellbeing. Time outdoors can calm a busy mind, help us breathe a little easier, and remind us that we are part of something larger than ourselves.Healing with…

Updated May 29, 2026 at 4:30pmAn invasive insect called the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) has been found on grapevine shipments sold at select Costco locations in Northern California between April 21 and May 21, 2026. Note that the timeframe for grapevine plants sold at Costco has been extended to April…