Then, in the summer, we have many months of no rain, the aquifer under us drying out, and we must irrigate from the municipal water that we have to pay for; and there it is falling from the sky, clean ...

Stepping into the garden and seeing beautiful flowers, hearing birds sing and feeling the pride of accomplishment are even better when combined with the earthy, spicy, sweet and astringent scents of ...

New findings may help researchers develop a grapefruit devoid of compounds that affect medication levels Grapefruit and pummelo contain compounds called furanocoumarins that may affect the blood ...

Avocado oil has become a popular choice for many people in recent years because of its heart-healthy benefits and versatility in cooking. However, not all avocado oil products on store shelves are ...

Fresno's Hmong New Year Cultural Celebration is the largest Hmong- American New Year event in the United States. It was held at the Fresno Fair Grounds from December 28, 2024, through December 31, ...

When I joined the University of California Master Gardeners of Napa County in 2016, I had planned to check out the MG committees and decide which one was best suited to my nascent talents. Jill Pahl ...

With exceptionally dry conditions persisting in many parts of California, residents should double their efforts to prepare homes, families, businesses and communities for potential wildfire and smoke ...

Spring planting season begins next month. Work on your garden plans and be ready to start next month. Peruse seed catalogs looking for disease resistant strains. Shop now for bare root grape and berry ...

Sustainability focuses on supporting biodiversity and protecting the bees, birds, butterflies, caterpillars, and other wildlife in our gardens and back yards. By understanding water flow dynamics, we ...

A 2024 study analyzing the diets of over 4,300 infants in the United States using the Infant Diet Quality Index, also known as IDQI, revealed associations between diet quality from 0-12 months and ...

A new season of Master Gardener Workshops is about to start! The series begins Saturday, February 1 with a timely session on starting summer vegetable plants from seed and concludes in early June with ...