…the details on two NRCS projects that are right here in California. Also in today’s show, we talk about the importance of farmers’ mental health especially during the COVID-19 crisis…
Start a Vegetable Garden Using Old Tires
…drains more effectively from the tire than it does from poor-quality soil. It also allows for deeper soil if you have hard-packed ground. Clay soil is difficult for the roots of…
How to Grow Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
…to plant ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ occur in late autumn, just as this paniculata hydrangea is going dormant, or in spring before rapid growth sets in. Choose a spot with rich, well-drained soil or…
Which Rock Dust is Best for Your Garden
…varied particle size means it encourages drainage in clay soils. Gypsum is a good source of calcium and improves the cation exchange in clay soils. Some people also use mineral…
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
…the land’s physical challenges into a stewardship example with the help of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Ron and Judy found out about NRCS from a flyer and enlisted the…
Why Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed
…is that those things impede drainage and encourage soil compaction. When you garden in incomplete soil that doesn’t contain all the various inorganic elements like rocks, silt, and clay, you…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…for the fish in California rice fields. The project is largely being funded through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in an effort to develop the process on a larger…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…lunch pick up. Each package contained one vegetable plant seedling, a small bag of potting soil, a small pot and instructions for planting. Starting in Napa County on April 11,…
Some Herbs You Can Grow in Water
…cutting. It’s as easy as filling a glass of water and placing a cutting in the water to root. No soil is required. For best results, place the jar in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
…soil health. We discuss the role of soil carbon in natural climate solutions and talk about the importance of agriculturists communicating with consumers about the food and farming industry. Tune…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
…season progresses are optimizing tree nutrition and being mindful of disease pressures. “If nutrition is optimized – coupled with adequate soil moisture and sunlight of course – you could maximize…
Discovery of Plant Rust in Your Garden
…hot, humid gardening season. Gardens with poorly draining soil or plants that are over-watered frequently are also susceptible to the disease. Rust Leaves in Zinnia Flowers The fungal disease spreads…
Shrubs to Make Your Spring Garden Shine
…spring landscape. Heath is a tiny, compact shrub that’s ideal for rock gardens and other spots with well-drained acidic soil. When it blooms, it produces huge numbers of pink, white,…