…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…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Lodge, TN Dry Creek/TN Pedigree Complex – Hatchery Monticello, KY Strawberry Hill – Hatchery Pocomoke, MD – Hatchery Cleveland, GA – Hatchery Lafayette, TN – Hatchery Monticello, KY Kentucky Hatchery…
Agri View: Genetically, What is a Fruit?
…is a fruit. Remember now, genetically. The strawberry, the watermelon, and the grape, are vegetables. Fruit is mostly grown on trees. The first edible fruit was oranges. They originated in…
Celebrating National Strawberry Parfait Day
…to share with everyone on social media. I’m Cathy Isom… Image credit: Strawberry Parfait/By Naotake Murayama from San Francisco, CA, USA (Strawberry Parfait, Senbikiya) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons…
Agri View: Strawberry Consumption
Did you know that America’s favorite fruit doesn’t grow on a tree? Everett Griner talks about the consumption of strawberries in today’s Agri View. What if I told you that…