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Tips and tricks for dealing with the wide variety of lavender There is a plant that could be in your garden right now that has endured the test of time -- the lovely Lavender, Lavandula spp. It dates back 2500 years to the time of the ancient Egyptians and has been celebrated for its healing and…
Protect your environment from invasive plants Pests in the garden are not always creepy crawlers, they can also be plants, and some are very attractive. However, attractiveness does not always mean good, and you may be surprised to learn that some plants in your landscape should not be present at all…
Last month, we shared on our blog that UC IPM's website was undergoing changes to redesign and update the content to improve not only the overall look, but accessibility for those with disabilities to be in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We also…
Pick Me! Celosia and MarigoldsBy UCCE Master Gardener Julie Silva You have seen it while standing at the nursery in spring, staring at flats and flats of color. What you should really be staring at are the two grey-haired ladies with over…
The Garden-to-Glass exhibit at Martial Cottle Park is located in the middle of the fruit orchard. It showcases plants—including herbs, edible flowers, and fruits—that can be cultivated in small spaces and transformed into flavorful drinks, garnishes, juices, syrups, infusions, and more.
The Bay Area Climate-Wise Keystone garden at Martial Cottle Park showcases climate-resilient plants suited for the Bay Area. It's an ideal destination for people looking for a beautiful, low-water landscape solution.
Why Should I Compost?It keeps organics from going to our landfills, thereby reducing the amount of methane gas created.It saves money by replacing purchased soil amendments.It improves soil structure (such as reducing soil compaction) by loosening clay soil and feeding the soil microbes.It increases soil…
Below is a collection of previous newsletter articles related to non-food gardening and landscaping topics here in the Lake Tahoe Basin, sorted in reverse chronological order. To get the entire newsletter emailed to you every month, sign up here.
Following the Bloomby Jim Bliss According to the weatherman, spring comes in the middle of March. But for those of us living in the Sierra Nevada mountains, spring depends more on altitude than on the time of year. For garden lovers this provides a great opportunity. Starting in February in the Central…
Help raise awareness of invasive species by participating in the California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) held June 6-14, 2026! Invasive species are non-native pests that can negatively impact our waters, native ecosystems, agriculture, health, and economy. Each day during the week, UC IPM will…
