If you missed the native bee booth in the Academic Surge Building during the 14th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Feb. 8, you missed an opportunity to talk to the scientists and see bumble ...

Before considering pesticides, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) teaches us to identify the pest or disease process before taking the actions of least harm. The IPM website has tools that you can use ...

It's with deep sadness that I share that we lost our colleague Steven Swain, environmental horticulture advisor for Marin and Sonoma counties, on Feb. 8. He was 58. Steven was with his family ...

Date: March 17th; Location: 69 W Kentucky Ave, Woodland, CA 95695 - Yolo County Farm Bureau ...

As of January 1, 2025, popular lawn and garden pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid class, can no longer be used by home gardeners on outdoor fruit trees, lawns, or ornamental plants in ...

Happy winter fellow gardeners, I hope this message finds you well! Last summer we asked Stanislaus County residents to take a quick survey if they have taken one of our classes, visited our booth at a ...

Over ten years ago(!), I wrote about growing Watermelon radish (Raphanus sativus 'Watermelon') in my winter garden.It was in my regular rotation for a few years, but I recently realized I've gotten ...

Keeping nutrients within a certain range is important for proper tree growth and optimum fruit quality. Both deficiencies and excesses of any nutrient can lead to serious problems. The first step of a ...

Many things should be considered when planning a new orchard. Variety, rootstock, training system and planting spacing all need to be decided well ahead of time. Factors such as weather conditions, ...

Pruning needs: Prune established plants to the ground after fall bloom, lightly prune tips in spring to encourage bushy growth. Water needs: Low once established, but some varieties bloom better with ...

The latest in irrigation research and technology will be showcased at the Advances in Irrigation Tools and Technologies Workshop in Holtville on Feb. 27. “This workshop brings together University of ...