…several hours of sun or other light each day. Lithops are native to southern Africa, where they handle drought and temperature extremes with ease. That means you don’t need to…
Cool Blooming Plant for the Holiday Season
…The Thanksgiving Cactus is timed to flower in November/December whereas it’s December/January for the Christmas Cactus. They like and do best in bright, natural light; a medium to high light…
Almond Update: Export Delays and What’s on The Horizon
…hopeful that at least by the time Conference rolls around we’ll have some good news to report.” Bogart will be moderating a session titled Ag Export Delays: Any Light at…
Gas Plant is an Old School Favorite to the Garden
…with cool nights and it tolerates light shade. Gas plant likes to be left alone to grow, and it does not like to be disturbed once planted. Gas plant flowers…
NASS Collecting Additional Information on Local Food Practices
…food marketing practices. This information came from farmers and ranchers who had previously reported local food marketing activity on prior surveys and a census. In light of the extreme dynamics…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…give it enough sun, you can grow pineapple indoors year-round. Or, give it a supplemental grow light. Pineapple plants, by the way, make cool houseplants. The first several months after…
Type of Melons Known for Their Sweet, Enticing Flavor
…orange flesh. Sarah’s Choice have a super creamy sweet flavor that melts in your mouth and smells really good. Hannah’s Choice is another hybrid and has a rich sweet taste…
Helpful Tips for Preparing the Garden for the Cold Season Ahead
…violas. Tropical plants might also need to be pruned and moved to shadier spots on the porch in preparation for their transition indoors for the winter, where light levels are…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
…beautiful, with its massive, Jurassic-looking foliage, this popular houseplant has a bit of a reputation for being particularly fickle in regards to light, water, soil, and temperature. Just a warning….
Toughest Ground Covers to Solve the Worst Garden Problems
…can even tolerate light foot traffic. If it’s dry, it’s time for Thyme. This aromatic groundcover excels in beds, borders, and containers. Hens-and-chicks is a small but mighty succulent that’s…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
Two Congressional committee hearings were held recently to examine areas of the food supply chain that need improvements. The House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…Farm System Reform Act, which represents a light at the end of the tunnel for struggling farmers, and a future where farmers are at the center of a farm system…
Growers Struggle to Find and Keep Farm Insurance
…working to find adequate farm insurance for his operation. “I hope our governor is successful enough to get the FAIR Plan or the insurance carriers to come to light,” Martin…
Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges
…circumstances. Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Tawny Tesconi said several growers have opted to pull out vineyards in light of the difficult circumstances. “I know some of our growers…