…globe. He added he and others can’t thank farmers enough. “The word out there is don’t stop thanking a farmer and for farmers, make sure to thank your fellow farmer…
Why Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed
…“soil” in that planting medium. Raised bed or potting mixes include peat moss, compost, and sand or perlite, but not clay or silt. The reason they don’t contain either one…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…“Parents should check out our YouTube station for videos featuring nutrition educators covering topics from nutrition and cooking to fun physical activities that don’t require any equipment,” Shannon Klisch, CalFresh…
Best Shrubs for Containers for Garden Impact
…blaze of color in fall: Brandywine Vibernum, Pinky Winky Hydrangea, and Blues Festival St. John’s Wort. And don’t forget the pollinator friendly shrubs, such as the Deep Wine Weigela (why-GEE-luh)….
Reasons Why Leaves on Your Plants Turn Yellow
…new home. Sometimes plants are sensitive to the chemicals or minerals in tap water which could cause leaves to yellow. Light is another factor. Plants that don’t get enough light…
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
…or shoppers at risk. Even if you don’t have the luxury of a yard there are plenty of potted options to consider — some of which can happily thrive indoors…
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
…to Kill Houseplants Even if you don’t have the best track record for keeping plants alive there are a number of houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. The Crassula…
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
…are getting some unpredictable orders and sales. We don’t quite know how this market is going to shape up.” Creamer added that growers could only try and stay safe and…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
…foot traffic. “That’s what we’re hearing from farmers is that even if the farmers markets are open there’s not as many customers, or maybe they don’t spend as long at…
How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust
…Pick off affected leaves and throw them in the trash. Don’t compost them, you’ll spread the rust wherever you use your compost. If removing infected plant material doesn’t solve the…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…given the supply chain is where it is right now. We don’t see any avenue that gets us there to be able to provide those on a widespread basis,” said…
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
…supply chain continues undeterred. “Our farmers certainly don’t stop working. The crops continue to grow. We’re right here in the spring where a lot of the stone fruit and nut…
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
…with herbs or small annuals that don’t mind the warm weather. The best container gardens don’t just look good—they smell great, too. Incorporate a few fragrant plants into your containers…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…to work. And that’s good, as crops and critters don’t grow themselves, no matter what some folks might think. In farming, there’s always another job to do. So farmers can…