ANR Publications serves the community through a variety of publications; from short Open Access extension papers through to complex single crop production manuals. Extension papers are freely ...

Our talks and courses are geared to residents of Santa Clara County, California. If you live elsewhere, your local Master Gardener program (in California or U.S./Canada) should have more relevant ...

First, remember that the desire to avoid any kind of an interaction is mutual. Rattlesnakes are an important part of the ecosystem, feeding on rodents, birds, and other small animals.Snake season in ...

The UCCE Master Food Preserver Program is part of a countrywide effort by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to raise public awareness and promote safe food practices at home. The ...

Lady beetles (known more commonly as ladybugs) are often sold in nurseries and garden centers to control aphids. But will releasing them actually solve your pest problem, and if so, how can you ...

UC Cooperative Extension County Master Gardeners (Solano & Yolo) are currently renovating the 900 square foot Willis Linn Jepson Native Plant Garden at the Peña Adobe in Vacaville. We have been ...

Spring is around the corner, which means it is time to plant. Starting from seed can be a gratifying and economical way to grow many edibles and ornamentals, but choosing seeds can be confusing. Do ...

UC Cooperative Extension advisors are on the front line and get the most interesting questions from our community. Someone brought some wasps into our office, and was worried they were invading her ...

Fig 1: Rooting of a basil cutting in water, photo by Jim Farr Plant propagation is a rewarding practice that allows home gardeners to multiply their favorite plants, save money, and share beloved ...

Warming of the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean is creating what meteorologists call a strong El Niño. Many people are asking what that means. In response, Daniel Swain, climate scientist in the ...

Earlier this fall, the New World screwworm – the flesh-burrowing larva of a blowfly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) – was detected in cattle in Mexico just 70 miles from the U.S. border. Most recently, in ...

Earthworms are mainly seen at night, when watering frequently takes place, or after rainy days. They like moist soil which makes it easier for them to burrow, and, for the nightcrawler, provides an ...