Summertime is usually the prime season for 4-H youth to competitively show chickens at their local fairgrounds. But earlier ...

Our 2024 Cost of Production Study for Conventional Strawberries is now available in Spanish, it was translated by none other than Diego Celes of Transagro. A true master of the craft, see for yourself ...

Be sure to research the plants you want to ensure their size is appropriate for the space you have. There are many new varieties of plants, including fruit trees and vegetables, that have been adapted ...

Santa Barbara County LinksSanta Barbara County Fire Department Fire Prevention Education, Wildland Hazard and Building Codes, Fire Safety Council, and more local, state, county, and federal informatio ...

The Master Gardeners Living Labs Team will present seasonal garden talks at the Chapman Park Teaching Garden, 775 E 16th Street, Chico.Talks are free, however registration is required. Talks are ...

What is a Native Plant?  Native or indigenous plants are species that have evolved naturally in a specific region, forming essential relationships with local wildlife and ecosystems. In California, ...

Know where to find helpful and safe advice.There are many books and websites covering food preserving, but unfortunately, not all of them provide sound advice. Some sources offer processes or recipes ...

Are you looking for food safety training opportunities for your small-scale produce farm? If so, the UC ANR Small Farms Food Safety team is here to help.

Many things should be considered when planning a new orchard. Variety, rootstock, training system and planting spacing all need to be decided well ahead of time.

A persistent question this time of year is why sometimes blackberry fruit are not ripening. They go through flower, green fruit and then to red, but once at that stage some (or many, I have even ...

Vegetables need more water than most ornamental plants. A water source near the garden makes watering more manageable. Plants that we grow for food need a healthy soil. Amendments improve drainage, ...