…‘oh my, oh my!’ Well, you wind up reminding them ‘look at the tree, don’t look at the ground,’” said Machado. “We’re going to go through that shed, we’re going…
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
…look at the comments submitted, these were scientific-based realistic agronomic input,” he said. “I don’t think it was received by the Central Coast Regional Water Board staff. They were given…
How to Sell Your Cut Flowers at Farmers Market
…flowers, wispy flowers, etc. Perennials or Annuals – annuals produce faster, but don’t overlook perennials. Perennials may give you an edge by having something others don’t….
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…specifically for canning. It can be tempting to do this to save money and time. However, you will have to worry about jar breakage and food spoilage. Also, don’t reuse jar…
Addressing Activist Groups Coming onto Farms and Ranches
…If they don’t, the crime of trespassing has now occurred in which case they can be arrested.” If trespassing does occur and a law enforcement officer is called out to…
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…end rot. Don’t forget drainage—make sure your pot has large holes in the bottom so excess water can drain out. Be careful of overcrowding. Unless your pot is tremendous, only…
Native Plant Best Used for Ground Cover or Border
…plant yarrow, remember that it can become invasive, so you need to be in control of the plant. Pick a location that you don’t mind the plant growing a bit…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
…long term preemergent effect and that is the biggest thing when it comes to fluvellin,” said Roncoroni. “I don’t know that it’s really a difficult weed to control except that…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…name,” Dara said. “But it is a very distinct large planthopper and we don’t have anything similar to it in California. It is very easy to identify.” Dara produced the…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…is not true. The EPA has come out publicly and said that glyphosate-based herbicides are not carcinogenic, and they are safe to use as directed. You don’t need to worry…
Differences Between Peas and Beans
…don’t usually vary that much in color – they’re mostly green. The stem of a pea plant is typically hollow, while beans have a solid stem structure. Arguably the biggest…
Candling Eggs and How to do it Right
…machine to do your candling. You don’t need to candle eggs everyday, because you don’t want to disturb the growth and development of what’s growing inside. Also, avoid using eggs…
Ways to Tell if Your Eggs Have Gone Bad
…Ways to Tell if Your Eggs Have Gone Bad When it comes to enjoying the benefits of farm-fresh food one distinct disadvantage is that you don’t always know when it’s…
Preventing Ice Damage to Your Plants
…see the damage ice has done to your garden. It may seem inevitable, but ice damage is avoidable. The majority of it occurs when temperatures fluctuate and plants crack when…