From garden to kitchen, there are many chances for bacteria, viruses, and parasites to contaminate produce. Water, tools, animals, and manure-contaminated soil may spread harmful organisms in your ...

The shoot is composed of three parts: the stem, the leaves, and the flowers. The stem bears leaves and is divided into nodes and internodes. The leaves come from the stem at the nodes. The portion of ...

Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides) are designed to be toxic to the pests they target. When used properly, pesticides can protect your plants or home from damage. However, when the ...

Our talks and courses are geared to residents of Santa Clara County, California. If you live elsewhere, your local Master Gardener program (in California or U.S./Canada) should have more relevant ...

Check or cash only—no credit cards. Also for sale: Garden Guides and Garden Crafts Plants have been propagated by UC Master Gardeners of Butte County and selected to thrive in our climate. Come early ...

4-H is a youth development program serving young people ages 5–18 through hands-on, experiential learning. The program welcomes youth members and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and communities.

Visit our YouTube Channel where you'll find lots of videos we made for the Virtual Harvest Days in 2020 and 2021 and so much more. Our award winning video team is here for you! Let us know if there is ...

... a workshop in your local area and follow the instructions provided to you via email after. All workshops are in-person and indoor unless otherwise noted. This ...

Blackberry growers should note that the moderate rains taking place in ambient temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees F as is common in February and March on the Central Coast are excellent conditions for ...

Across California, the University of California’s Cooperative Extension offices are problem-solving centers—the bridge between local issues and UC research. Our county-based staff is part of the ...

This hands-on learning opportunity (March 30 to April 3) features UC experts. It is for a broad audience, including growers, crop consultants and irrigation practitioners. It means different things to ...

The fourth annual Farm Robotics Challenge will announce its winners during a live awards ceremony on May 21. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube. This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk ...