San Bernardino

As a UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener and UC ANR employee, I am fortunate to have many opportunities to partner with amazing farmers, gardeners, and educators. I am particularly in awe of educators who fully integrate outdoor spaces into their teaching.

Here are a few planting tips for your cool season veggies: 1) Selecting varieties: There are lots of things to think about when it comes to selecting which type of veggies you will grow.

Now you're clear on what IPM isand why it's vital to a thriving garden, or landscape, or farm. You're ready to get IPM-ing.

o you want to help residents of San Bernardino County garden and landscape more sustainably; grow food in home, school, and community gardens; and improve the health of our communities?

Why did you decide to apply to the UCCE Master Gardener program in San Bernardino County? I decided to become a UCCE Master Gardener because I was interested in improving my knowledge in pesticide -free food production.

Debbie Schnur, UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardener and Community Education Specialist When I lived in Minnesota, fall was my least favorite time of year. It wasn't that I didn't appreciate the changing colors of the leaves or the crisp fall air.

APPLE BUTTER I finally made some more apple butter. Friends down the street picked me two BIG bags full of Winter Banana apples. Some were sweet for eating, some were a bit on the tart side. All were pretty much free from bug damage.

Trees in Drought By Barbara Dawson, MG, Drought Committee Member Think about your yard. What is the most important plant there? Your vegetable garden, perennials, grass? Or, did you think of trees? In fact, trees are probably the single most important item in your yard.

Gretchen Heimlich-Villalta, UCCE Master Gardener and PhD student at UC Riverside What Is IPM? If you've never heard of IPM, you're not alone. I get this question from folks ranging from new gardeners to graduate students in plant pathology.

Master Gardener Spotlight: Phoebe Frankeberger This month we are spotlighting UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardener Phoebe Frankeberger. She has been with the program for since 2018 and has been a wonderful part of our newsletter team.