…small white flowers in spring, white fruits in summer and fall, and bold red-orange autumn color. Brown thrashers are fond of chokeberries and so are cedar waxwings and other songbirds….
‘Tis the Season for Special Care of Your Christmas Cactus
…year its appearance is fairly unassuming — around Christmas, however, something magical happens. With care, this plain looking plant will blossom with flowers of red, white, pink, purple or orange….
The Many Uses of a Seasonal Fruit During the Holidays
…holiday season. From marmalade to candied orange peels; to creating a garland made of orange as well as apple peels. But that’s not all. A few tablespoons of olive oil…
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
…song parody of “Monster Mash” provided by ABC. The song reminds growers about the link between mummy nuts and navel orangeworm (NOW). Winter sanitation efforts, which includes “mummy shaking,” is…
Best Defensive Plants to Keep Your Garden Safe
…California Fuschia, Chinese Jujube, Cholla Cactus, Crown of Thorns, Devil’s Walking Stick, Giant Rhubarb, Hardy Orange, Hawthorn, Honey Locust, Juniper, Roses, and Prickley Pear. Defensive plants can be extremely effective…
Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake!
…to be creative and emphasize practices that fight against navel orangeworm. ABC’s Industry Communications Specialist Ashley Knoblauch said entries are being accepted now through November 20. Listen to Knoblauch’s full…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…will be economically and environmentally costly to California – a fifth generation of navel orangeworm, the most destructive pest of almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Navel orangeworm (NOW) will be more…
The Many Varieties of a Crunchy and Tasty Fruit
…you need to start seeds indoors. There are many different types of sweet bell peppers to grow. The yellow Canary Bell. Big Red. Vibrant orange Coral bell. California Wonder which…
First Citrus Forecast Low, Just Slightly for CA
…was disappointing for all orange production. Florida’s all-orange crop forecast was 57 million boxes; that’s down 15 percent from the 67.3 million boxes produced last season. California’s estimations dropped only slightly. All orange…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
…potato varieties, the Housing for the Harvest Program created for farm workers during COVID, and get a look at USDA’s optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. Tune in to the…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s California Navel Orange Objective Measurement forecasts 84 million boxes from the golden…
Fill Your Garden with These Native Plants This Fall
…culprit). Lemon Queen is the perennial sunflower that produces gorgeous creamy-yellow blooms. Part of a big group of native plants in the daisy family, helenium offers cheery yellow, orange, or…
Colorful Container Gardening Ideas for Your Fall Garden
…that are colorful, textural, and can take a little frost. And, they will be dependable anchors for fall pots. Try Purple Lacinato kale, orange sedge, Sundance Mexican orange blossom, Sorbet…
Container Gardening Ideas to Liven Things Up this Fall
…beautiful Halloween-inspired container could consist of Silver Sage, Frosted Curls’ sedge, black pansies and long lasting ornamental orange hot peppers. When choosing your container, consider a brightly colored pot to…