…moist. The seedlings will start popping up within three weeks, and will require plenty of light. After about 5 weeks, get your chamomile seedlings outside to “harden off” before transplanting….
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
…changing anything in your management for the pest because of the little issues seen last year is ill-advised. “Relaxing your navel orangeworm control program in light of what you experienced in 2018…
Female Sterile NOW Moths Did Perform in Trial
…has to do with them needing to adjust to the photoperiod…They essentially see the light for the first time when we released them into the block at the site.” About…
Natural Foods with Hangover Healing Power
…foods may also help speed up the healing process. Like Lemons. They help get rid of the after-effects of excessive drinking like queasiness, dizziness, sensitivity to light and sound, and…
Avocado Producers Bracing for Light 2019
California Avocados are bracing for a light 2019. July’s heat wave in southern California seems to have affected many of the state’s avocado trees. The California Avocado Commission told AgAlert…
The Western View: What We Don’t Know About Geo-Engineering
…they have an answer. They want to engineer the sky to reduce the impact of sunlight upon the earth. One group from Harvard plans to launch a geo-engineering experiment soon. Their idea…
Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting
…access to light. Another maple variety to watch out for is the Sycamore Maple. Its known to grow up to 60 feet tall and produces impressive amount of seeds that…
Not So Native Vines to Be Aware Of
…overtop trees, blocking light to everything below. If you already have it on your property, keep a close eye on this species and prune ruthlessly. Periwinkle is another culprit, with…
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
…privacy, as a wall and ground cover. It’s low maintenance, drought, and low-light tolerant, and also winter hardy. The problem with English Ivy is that it quickly outpaces nearly everything…
Nighttime Labor Regulations Quietly Moving Fast
…from him, outward,” said Wolfe. “The other lighting element…is they’ve gone out of their way to make sure that you are specifically lighting and marking your water hazards.” There are…
Growing Veggies Indoors All Year Long
…– easily grown in a container and only require artificial light. Beets – another indoor favorite. Grow as many as possible enough, so you can them and enjoy them all…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…food production system,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Seed is a global industry, and in light of the recent disappointing decision by the European Court of Justice, efforts…
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
…have to notify the beekeeper…but now it’s just come to light that system wasn’t working because we didn’t have the beekeepers there to register,” said Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner and…
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
…is a little natural light, a proper growing space, soil, the right container, water, and a little TLC. Of course you’ll want to know which fruits and veggies do the…