Experts involved in developing the report agree that expanding the use of recycled wastewater has emerged as a key, scalable ...

Westwood, J. H., & Foy, C. L. (1999). Influence of nitrogen on germination and early development of broomrape (Orobanche spp.

Cover crops are planted to protect and improve the soil between annual crops such as tomatoes or between rows of tree and ...

Since 1981, the University of California Master Gardener Program has been extending UC research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public. The UC Master Gardener ...

Help increase public awareness of invasive species and encourage participation in the ongoing fight against invasive species by celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) June 1- 9, ...

Flex your community service muscles and plan to attend county level events this year to earn an exciting new 4-H medal. Developed to give ALL members (yes Primary included) the opportunity to explore ...

As the summer heat creeps up on us once again, we think about how to support our gardens to keep them growing and healthy with careful watering through our long hot days. Our plants and trees are not ...

Dawn Kooyumjian is a Community Education Specialist and the Coordinator for the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County. She taught plant identification and drought tolerant garden design ...

Worm Composting & Composting for Small Spaces: This workshop is best for those living in multifamily units or other homes without yard waste. Recycling your food waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions ...

After two consecutive years of normal and above-normal rainfall, trees, hedges and bushes whose growth was constrained during the drought years have shown a huge growth spurt this spring. My ...

Enjoy the balmy early summer evenings with a poolside barbecue, homemade ice cream or outdoor dining. Be sure your watering schedule conforms to new guidelines. Check sprinkler timer settings at least ...

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources connects the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and youth development with local communities to improve the lives of all ...