| 10/25/08 | 6th Annual Fall & Winter Gardening Seminar |
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Light Brown Apple Moth
As you may already know, the light brown apple moth is an insect from Australia that has a wide array of host plants and is threatening the agricultural business in our state. So far it hasn't hit the San Joaquin Valley, and state officials would really like to keep it that way! Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, Cathy Roache has asked us to help get the word out about this pest.
It's very important that plant materials or produce from your yards, gardens or our demo gardens NOT be taken out of the county into a non quarantined area, and it would make good sense to fully inspect any plant material before transporting anywhere within the county as well. For the latest information on the quarantined areas, you can check the website at the California Department of Agriculture.
Get Great Gardening Advice from Master Gardeners at a Farmers' Market near you!
Got a problem in the garden?
Want expert advice on watering, plant selection, lawn care, or pest management?
Then come to one of the local farmers’ markets and look for the Master Gardener Booth. During May booths are at the following locations:
Berkeley, Center Street between ML King and Milvia– every Saturday morning
Fruitvale, 34th Avenue & East 12th Street, Oakland—Sunday morning May 18
Bayfair,East 14th and Fairmont Ave, Bayfair Mall—Saturday mornings, May 17, 31
Pleasanton, Angela Street between Main and First Street—Saturdays, May 17, 24, 31
Livermore, J Street between 3rd and 4th —Thursdays 4-8 pm, May 15, 29
Can’t make it to a farmers market? Then call the Plant Doctor Hotline at (510) 639-1371 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) or (925) 960-9420 (Thursdays)
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