UCCE MG OC News

What some consider a nuisance at picnics or unbearable in places like the South or even Alaska can really be deadly if they carry certain diseases like West Nile, malaria, or dengue.

For this topic called Seed Starting for the Fall Season, KUCI Host and UC Master Gardener Dece Morgan will talk to fellow Master Gardener and host Teena Spindler about the most inexpensive way to start a bountiful vegetable garden.

BUT Just Say Yes to Bananas! If you have the space and a good source of water and fertilizer, you can be successful and have your own fruit in a little over a year. You'll hear lots of tips on water conservation, irrigation, and special water considerations for trees.

Over 85 species of container stock and over 2000 seed collections that represent 243 species are grown/housed at the nursery. All the projects conducted at the nursery are controlled under protocols strict enough to avoid negative impact to the special and unique environment of the island.

This organization helps the general public understand what has grown here before US and how we can reestablish habitat on our own property even after development. All kinds of resources are available through CNPS.