Fresno Gardening Green

 There are thousands of species of fruit flies in the world. Many aren't a threat to California, but a handful of fruit flies not native to the state have the potential to ruin our backyard fruit production and cause billions of dollars in damage to the agriculture industry.“The most harmful fruit flies…

Remember friends, neighbors and shut-ins with extra produce and flowers from your garden.TasksConsider removing groundcovers, turfgrass or annual flowers from little-used garden areas such as parking strips, medians or lawn “islands.”Cover bare soil with a layer of mulch. This reduces weeds and helps the…

When Europeans first settled in California in the 1700s, they brought with them – by accident or on purpose – plant and animal species from their home countries. Californians have benefited from many of these plants and animals – including grapes, olives, potatoes, cattle and many more. However, a small…

June days are the longest of the year - take advantage of the extra hours in your garden.TasksCheck drip irrigation lines and emitters for leaks or clogs and adjust to provide adequate moisture.Thin fruit on stone and pome fruit trees.Spider mites can be discouraged by rinsing dust from foliage.Stake tall,…

 What to do in the Rose Garden for the month of June? Lots! It will depend on the weather. I am sure by now most everyone has heard that we are statistically in for a strong El Niño this year. It probably won’t start until August or so, but it may affect the “typical” weather we get in Fresno during the…