…don’t like open spaces. If you use an open landscaping plan you can naturally deter them. Wood piles and stone walls provide hiding places for chipmunks and other small animals….
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
…but there is one caveat to the area referred to in Northern California. “Some of that ground is pretty heavy ground. Pistachios don’t like wet feet, so that requires some…
What to Plant in Your Garden in the Month of August
…even this late in the growing season. They don’t look like much at the beginning of the season and are typically passed over at garden centers for this reason. Plan…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…been done this quick, especially produce. People that need it need it. They don’t need it two months from now, they need it now.” @SteelersCR: “It’s about love and about…
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
…so that they don’t end up in any of these agricultural environments that could potentially cause the spread of this new noxious weed species.” Listen to SCFB’s Tom Orvis’ full…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…not open any sealed package containing seeds, and don’t just throw the seeds in the trash, as they could grow in landfills. Whether it’s a hoax, a part of a…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…point in time, don’t know enough about what our clientele need from us and the questionnaire is a tool that we’re using to assess those needs,” said Nick Clark, Agronomy…
Make Sure Your Quick-Growing Plants will Crop Up Successfully
…mix. Avoid any unwanted nasties by using only clean seed raising pots and garden tools. Use heat pads to maintain a constant 70ºF soil while germinating and when growing.Don’t apply fertilizer until…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…traction but doesn’t necessarily take into consideration the parasitic status of the birds,” Murillo explained. “These mites they live on the chickens, so they don’t really care if the chickens…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
…of a firehose and we’ve done our best to try to help them understand what they need to pay attention to,” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for the…
Almond Matters: Putting A Postemergence Plan into Action
…Select Max works very effectively on taking out grasses and you don’t run the risk of damaging the trees. Because if you’ve got green tissue or any suckers on the…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
…price for it, package those, and distribute them to the food banks. Then the food banks don’t have to hire staff or bring in volunteers to repack boxes,” Brazeel noted….
Plants That Have No Problem Standing Up to Summer Heat
…plants that really don’t mind it. So you can still count on making some beautiful floral arrangements from these sun-loving plants. Gerber Daisies is one example of a cut flower…
Summer Care Tips for Your Outdoor Herb Garden
…can stave off fungal diseases that attack when it gets hot and muggy. Plants that don’t need full sun may need some extra protection during the heat of the day….