This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk.Question: I am trying to identify what is eating my tomato plants. Some of the leaves have been chewed up and have holes in them. I also noticed black “dots” on some of the leaves…
Save the Date!FALL PLANT SALE - OCTOBER 4th The UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County 2025 fall plant sale will take place on Saturday, October 4, from 9am to 1pm, rain or shine. This year the sale will be held one day only.Drought tolerant ornamental garden plants (California natives, drought…
Article and photos by Kate BearThis is the third of three articles on transitions of my yard. This article will focus on creating a more complex landscape to attract beneficial insects, pollinators, lizards, and birds. Goals include selecting low water use plants, increasing the variety of plants and…
This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk.Question: I have raspberry plants that are several years old, and are not doing as well as they did in the past. They are watered daily with drip irrigation and get about 6 hours a…
This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk.Question: I have several olive trees in my yard. How do I best care for them?Answer: The Sacramento Valley has an ideal climate for growing olive trees, with its hot, dry summers…
