Find out why mushrooms are appearing in your garden, their causes, role in soil health, and if they’re harmful or beneficial to you, pets, and your plants.
From finding your way in the woods to planning a prescribed burn, UC ANR's California Tree School is a chance to explore foundational forestry concepts in a community space.
A Tahoe Friendly Garden is water-wise! Choose appropriate plants for Tahoes climate and utilize efficient irrigation systems. Planning for water efficiency is an extremely important component of landscape planning in the arid west.
Learn effective landscape watering strategies for drought conditions, helping conserve water while keeping plants healthy and thriving during dry spells.
Rolling dip, mid-picture, on an out-sloped road. Source: Bill Weaver, Pacific Watershed Associates. Roads are an essential improvement on your forest property. They provide access for recreation and for management activities.
Living in Harmony A Tahoe Friendly Garden considers the pros and cons of which critters you want to invite in your yard. Berries, seeds, and leaves are an important food source for birds, mammals and beneficial insects and plants provide nesting materials and shelter from predators and the elements.
Learn how to identify summer garden pests with DIY plant doctoring tips to protect your plants and maintain a healthy, thriving garden all season long.
Annual rangelands in the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Foothills are prone to fire. Commercial livestock operations in El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties can obtain a disaster livestock access pass from their county agriculture or sheriff's departments. These passes provide training in fire…
