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Hantavirus has been in the news a lot lately. Betsy Arakawa, wife of the late actor Gene Hackman, recently passed away in New Mexico due to the disease and California has already seen 3 hantavirus-related deaths this year. In this article we share information to help you understand hantavirus and what you…

Los jardines de lluvia son depresiones del terreno transformadas, diseñadas para almacenar e infiltrar el escurrimiento pluvial proveniente de superficies impermeables cercanas dentro de entornos urbanos. Disponibles en una variedad de formas y tamaños, los jardines de lluvia representan una solución…

Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae), also called buttercup oxalis or sourgrass, might be a familiar sight in winter and spring, particularly to those who live in coastal regions or the Sacramento Valley. Some people enjoy seeing this plant’s cheerful yellow flowers pop up in their spring gardens, but for…

By Ryan Daugherty, Inyo-Mono Master Gardener Volunteer This guide explores the common causes of leaf scorch and branch dieback in trees, emphasizing that these symptoms are usually signs of stress rather than specific diseases. It presents a diagnostic framework rooted in understanding resource flow…

 La gestión de aguas pluviales se refiere al control sistemático de la cantidad y calidad del agua de escorrentía generada por superficies impermeables, áreas urbanas y paisajes durante y después de eventos de precipitación. Incluye una variedad de prácticas y estrategias destinadas a capturar, tratar y…

Rain gardens are transformed land depressions designed for storing and infiltrating stormwater runoff flowing from nearby impervious surfaces throughout urban environments. Coming in a variety of shapes and sizes, rain gardens offer a community friendly approach to generating several environmental benefits,…

When is soil more than just dirt?  When you want to grow healthy plants in your yard and garden, the soil is as important a factor as are water and sunlight.  You can improve your soil's ability to support thriving plants of all kinds by protecting it from compaction, amending it with nutrients, and adding…

Authors: UC Master Gardeners Marguerite Roemer and Kathy RyanUpdated: March 2025The First YearCalifornia native plants are a wonderful addition to your garden as they help to attract pollinators and provide a food source for butterflies, bees, and birds that are vital for maintaining our native habitat…