The growing awareness of the need to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture motivates the use of their safer environmentally friendly alternatives such as bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides. Most are equally or in some...
The discussion topic included “Pests to Watch for” in Vineyards. In the case of the UCLA Cooperative Extension specialist who spoke on the subject, it was with the lesion already present where eradication efforts...
Hollyhocks can often be spotted adorning a sunny wall in the backyard, standing proudly and tall with their satin-like blooms. It’s a classic addition to English garden planting schemes and offers a range of...
Dragon fruit production is increasing in South Africa, thanks to the growing demand from Northern Hemisphere countries. Dragon fruit grows on several different types of cacti. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Dragon fruit, also known as...
What are those strange insects on your tomatoes? Why is your tree dying? How do you get rid of weeds in your garden? At two local farmers’ markets—among vegetable stalls, pottery displays, food vendors,...
Dear Mr. Gardener: I have an old, overgrown lilac that doesn’t bloom much anymore. Is there a way to renew it? Answer: Yes, it’s called rejuvenating pruning—a technique used for older or overgrown shrubs...
The 2023 Agriculture Bill, under consideration in Congress, could reshape farm policy by diverting federal resources to encourage farmers and ranchers to practice healthy soil management techniques. These technologies will help prevent erosion and...
Now that we’re past the rainy and unseasonably cold weather, summer has arrived seemingly overnight. It often happens this way so we shouldn’t be surprised. With things back to “normal,” we can expect pests...
With the temperatures on the rise, sleeping is not always an easy task right now. And it doesn’t get better if you hear the familiar hum while you’re trying to get some z’s. Mosquitoes...
If your backyard is prone to long periods without rain, choosing drought-tolerant trees is a smart move. Its ability to thrive despite periods of drought will give you peace of mind, especially when summer...