Healthy Eating

Understanding citrus leafminer: Learn why this common pest causes cosmetic damage but doesn't harm your citrus trees.

Need a lucky start to your garden? Certain foods symbolize luck and prosperity. Carrots, said to resemble lucky pennies when sliced, are on the list and a Bay Area garden favorite.

Planting and harvesting are enjoyable edible garden tasks. Courtesy UC Regents Take care to plan out your edible garden before diving in.

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) conducts research to support the development of and inform improvements to federal, state and local food and physical activity policies and guidance.

NPI's research provides influential evidence that shapes federal, state and local nutrition programs. Since 2014, NPI has contributed to several program and policy wins! Read about our impact!

Citrus are attractive, long-lived evergreen plants that require sun and warmth to produce flavorful fruits. Choose the sunniest, warmest location available. A southwestern exposure or a location that receives reflective warmth (from a surface such as a driveway, patio, wall, or pool) would be excellent.

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) recognizes the importance of effective education and programmatic strategies to improve health. This includes research in nutrition and physical activity education in schools and other settings, media campaigns and other promotional activities that support healthy…

Nutrition Policy Institute believes that efforts to reduce consumption of sugary beverages should be complemented by work to enable healthy substitutes, and particularly plain water. This page provides links to locate NPI’s drinking water related resources.

When to plant: Citrus can be planted almost any time of year. The best time is after the last frost in spring (mid-March) Harvest window: Year-round, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in January, again in May/June timeframe. Monitor for zinc, iron, and other micronutrient deficiencies and…

Something in your garden or home bugging you? Do your roses have strange spots? Is something eating your tomatoes? The Merced Master Gardeners are here to help! Contact our Helpline to get answers to your garden challenges and pest problems. Send an email to anrmgmerced@ucanr.edu.