Avocados Get Hot

Author: Ben Faber

It's been hot and there is leaf damage. Those damaged leaves can protect the tree now and the fruit. Don't prune the trees until you see the full extent of the damage and can still use those dead leaves to protect the rest of the tree. Fruit drop happens soon after, or slowly, depressingly over several weeks after a heat wave. Read the full article here...

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Irrigation & Nutrient Management Workshop

August 14th 8am - 12pm



UCCE Advisor, Andre Biscaro will be hosting a workshop for Berry and Vegetable Crops at the United Conservation District in Oxnard. For additional information, questions or if interested in attending please email Andre. Full agenda with registration link to be available on UCCE website soon.

Location: 1701 Lombard Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

CCA and VCAILG: 4.0 hours of educational credits to be available.

Read the Cherimoya Manual Online

Author: Ben A Faber

Back in the early 1990s the California Cherimoya Association decided to put together all their knowledge about the fruit and plant - from history to pollination and costs of production. There are numerous authors who are steeped in love of the fruit. It took several years to bring this all together. finalizing in 1995. It was only available to members of the Association, but now it's available on-line. 

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2024 Oxnard Insect Festival Has Record-breaking Year

Author: Julie Clark - UC Emerging Tree Pests Program

Ventura County Master Gardeners (MGs) and the regional UC Emerging Tree Pests Program co-tabled at the June 1 event held in Plaza Park. The annual festival is all about bugs: Beneficial and pestilent. Continue reading...

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Visit the UC Master Gardeners at the Ventura County Fair

July 31 - August 11

Stop by to visit their fair booth. This years theme is "Small Space Gardening." To purchase your tickets in advance visit the VC Fairground website.

Rodale Institute California Organic Center Field Day

Explore the intriguing relationship between weeds and growers!

This event takes place on Thursday, August 8 from 8:30am - 1:00pm. Advance registration required. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to delve into the world of weed management and cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future for your fields. For more information click here...

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Forest Stewardship Workshop

San Luis Obispo County

Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests by developing a Forest Management Plan. Click here for more information...

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