The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program is focused on creating opportunities for all youth to build skills to lead in their lives and careers. Please review our Annual Report by ...

Due to the conservation status of the Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle (VELB) and federal restrictions on certain pruning practices and removal of blue elderberry plants within the known range of the ...

Next time you drive through your neighborhood, count the number of citrus trees you see. You will start noticing them everywhere, because citrus are the most popular backyard trees to grow in ...

Amaryllis is a popular Christmas gift and decoration. I have received many over the years, and they are long lasting and beautiful. However, they are not true amaryllis. The most familiar true ...

As the end of 2024 approaches, I'd like to reflect on the UC IPM Urban and Community program's accomplishments and share what's to come from us in 2025.

As the end of 2024 approaches, I'd like to reflect on the UC IPM Urban and Community program's accomplishments and share what's to come from us in 2025. We sincerely thank all of you for engaging with ...

Winter is a great time to take stock of the garden. Are there aging plants that need replacing? Do you have an open area for a large, attractive shrub? Are you thinking about planting a hedge to ...

Spray apricots and walnuts with horticultural oil and fixed copper. Provide frost protection. Move or cover tender plants. Use floating row covers or fabric, and uncover plants during the day. Frost ...

Brent Holtz, UC Cooperative Extension orchard systems advisor, received the 2024 Almond Board of California's Almond Technical Achievement Award on Dec. 11 at the Almond Conference, held at the SAFE ...

Helaine Berris joined UC Agriculture and Natural Resources on Nov. 4 as the UC Cooperative Extension water and soil advisor for Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Mendocino counties. Berris will conduct research ...

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step to reduce potential impacts to farmers from implementing endangered species protections while continuing to protect ...

Join us at noon on the third Thursday of every month to learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape. This series is free and open to the public ...