Wildfire Preparation

LWF Defensible Space Guide Overview Image shows zones 0, 1, 2
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Wild Fire Preparedness

May 10, 2025

FireWise Defensible Space, Landscaping, and Home Hardening While no one wants to lose a home to wildfire, many residents wonder exactly what they must do to create a fire safe landscape.
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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Food Blog: Article

Can a simple spray protect grapes from wildfire smoke?

February 23, 2026
By Emily C. Dooley
Smoke from wildfires can alter grapes and affect the taste and sensory experience of wine. Researchers are applying a calcium spray to grapes to see if the treatment can protect the fruit from smoke exposure.
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green laminaria seedlings with small round leaves
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Time to Start Vegetable Seeds

February 10, 2026
 Starting vegetable seeds indoors can reduce the cost of transplants and allow you to grow varieties that may be difficult to find in nurseries. To get started, you will need a soilless mix; growing containers; and the proper moisture, light (like a south-facing window) and temperatures between 65-75°F…
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A small brown mouse poking it's head and front paws out from a hole in the ground.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Management of Urban Rats and Mice

November 21, 2025
By Niamh M Quinn
Let’s be real—California's rodent issue is extensive. In some areas, it may seem like an infinite sea of rats and mice. Commensal rodents, those that live among and benefit from association with humans, significantly affect public health, environmental sustainability, and urban infrastructure.  …
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