…familiar, and easy to find. Such as the leaves of wild raspberries and blackberries. Wild Blackberries Strawberries also occur in the wild. They have one lookalike, the “false” strawberry, which…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…keep the populations down during the cold months of the winter.” Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…new IPM model was recently published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management and was also highlighted during a presentation at the annual UC Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…warmer weather, but the May storms have kept a pest at bay for strawberry growers. Also, in today’s show, the importance of beekeepers participating in new bee safety programs, organic…
One of the Easiest Fruit Trees to Grow
…eat on the fruit. Other companion plants to have nearby: Garlic, strawberry, nasturtium, chamomile, chives, and borage. Avoid planting plums near black walnut, white pine, or hawthorns. I’m Cathy Isom……
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
Storm systems coming through California are expected to cause some problems, but there likely will be a silver lining for the strawberry industry. Strawberry plants are thriving right now, and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-13-19
…we check in with a County Agricultural Commissioner who says they have a lot of interest in hemp registrations but the process remains complicated. Also, we preview the annual strawberry…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Banana Pan Per deux
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Strawberry Banana Pan Per deux with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: French Style Dessert 4…
‘Get Snacking Challenge’ to Promote CA Strawberries
…name and share an original strawberry snack of the summer via Instagram using #GetSnackingChallenge. A monthly winner will be selected for the best strawberry snack, along with two runner-up snacks…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Strawberry Sorbet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Qt Strawberries 1 C sugar 1…
Tips for Growing the Brussel Sprout
…tall it’s time to transplant them in the garden or raised beds. Its best companions are onions, potatoes, celery, dill, peppermint, tomatoes and spinach. Keep them away from Strawberry, lettuce,…
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
…Advisory Board, California Strawberry Commission, Cal-Pure Produce, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, and the Almond Board of California. “We were pleased to see the large demand for participation…
Benefits of Fall Planting of Fast-Growing Trees
…Redwood Chilean Mesquite Strawberry Tree Royal Empress American Elm Zelkova Green Ash Weeping Willow Cherry Laurel Lombardy Poplar I’m Cathy Isom… Image credits: (feature) Eucalyptus Gunnii / By Wouter Hagens…
The California Kitchen: Autumn Strawberry Mousse
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Autumn Strawberry Mousse with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Egg Whites .5 C Sugar…