…without soil. Radishes, green beans and peas are also easy-growers. In as little as 3-4 weeks, your young gardeners can feast their eyes on the likes of Microgreens such as…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
…plants. Strawberries and blueberries thrive in a compact setting and work really well in hanging baskets. Leaf lettuces do very well in containers and don’t require much space or soil…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
…soil that is enriched with organic matter. Picking the right spot is also crucial for orange trees. That’s the same for any orchard tree. Orange trees need a spot sheltered…
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…insect moving that disease around their vineyards and them losing vines,” said Beth Stone-Smith, California Assistant State Plant Health Director with USDA. “The secondary piece is trying to stop the…
California Farmers Already ‘Bleeding Cash’ Dealing With Quick Policy Decisions
…rushed regulation that has unintended consequences on industries during this tough time. “With all due respect to the Governor, who is doing all that he can to manage this public health…
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, known as the HEROES Act, is a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation is similar to…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will now base its evaluation on a new process that will only regulate plants that present a plausible plant pest risk. Several agricultural groups have issued…
Best Plants for Rock Gardens
If you have a beautiful rock garden you need pretty plants to accent it. Some of the best plants are low maintenance perennials that don’t mind poor soil and drought,…
How to Keep an Indoor Plant Alive
…alive requires giving it the appropriate amount of sunlight and water, as well as the right soil and nutrients. How much of each will depend on the particular plant, and…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…health, pollinators, changing weather patterns, western forest structure, irrigation, rangeland health and much more. “California has been a leading state in conservation implementation including USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program…
Farm System Reform Act to Phase Out Large Factory Farms by 2040
…are harmful to rural communities, public health, and the environment and we must immediately begin to transition to a more sustainable and humane system.” If the law is passed, the…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…world. Third, MAKE TIME to sleep and exercise. Try to keep to a routine that is healthy. Fourth, REACH OUT to stay connected to other people. Don’t be a hermit….
Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
…In addition to Fresno State, Gumz also supported a number of community organizations to help fight hunger, abuse, children’s health and the arts. Recipients include Valley Children’s Healthcare, Marjaree Mason…
Growing Chia in Your Own Home Garden
Chia has become incredibly popular due to its myriad health benefits and the sheer number of recipes the seeds can be used for. The seeds are high in Omega-3 and…