…costs is to use mulch to retain moisture in the soil, water deeper and less frequently, knowing when to water, and harvesting rain water. You can also reduce that water…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…Anthracnose, Downey Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, and White Rust. Good gardening practices like watering at the soil level, spacing plants appropriate, and planting them somewhere they get lots of morning sun…
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
…waterlogged soil, or high humidity. Raised beds can enhance drainage; surrounding plants with a gravel mulch can help increase heat around roots. After flowering, shear plants back a few inches…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…harvest, early thoughts about next year’s crop will help growers get a better start. Once harvest has wrapped up, taking a close look at orchard nutrition through a soil analysis…
Transform the Backyard into Your Own Private Oasis
…unsure of your zone, or even what types of shrubs would do well with the soil and moisture conditions in your yard, check with a local expert. Listen to Cathy…
Tips for Removing Deep Rooted Shrubs from the Garden
…eye. As you get down to the soil, use a pick mattock to help “hack out” the web beneath the surface. Continue to cut the root system as it becomes…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
…with an area specifically designed for agtech innovations. Discussion topics will include soil management, advances in agricultural technology, and controlled environment agriculture. “Our partnership with Western Growers is providing OGS…
Suggestions for Squeezing a Garden onto a Small Deck or Patio
…fill with soil or small plastic pots in each pocket. A vertical crate garden using cedar boxes and secured to a wall will create a beautiful garden and an art…
Dealing with Aggressive, Destructive, Japanese Beetles
…or using do it yourself traps. The smell of dead Japanese beetles acts also acts as a repellent to Japanese beetles. Soil dwelling nematodes are naturally occurring predators that hunt…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…practices to improve soil health and integrated pest management systems. Geetika Joshi from the California Department of Food and Agriculture went over the components of the Healthy Soils Program (HSP)….
Best Method to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
…are grown in. If you prefer one color over the other, acidic soil with a pH below 6.0 will promote blue blooms, while alkaline soil, with a pH above 6.0,…
Onion Diseases You May Encounter, and Dealing with Them
…try to prevent it by starting seeds in a soil-less starting medium, such as perlite or vermiculite and coconut coir. As far as onion diseases go, Onion White Rot is…
A Few Common Composting Mistakes You Need to Avoid
…landfills, and transforms into one of the best soil boosters you can add to your garden. Just mix air, water, and some kitchen scraps and yard trimmings, then wait. There…
How to Care and Plant a Sweet Treat, Sugar Cane
…so that you can harvest after a year. Sugar Cane can also be planted in containers. Use a nutrient-laden soil with lots of nitrogen and phosphorus. Keep the soil consistently moist…