Ash also elevates soil pH, a problem for us since our soil leans in an alkaline direction and most plants — vegetables, fruit trees, many ornamentals and even California natives — grow best in ...

Sometime between October and November, black walnut trees drop their fruits to the ground, enveloped in a thick, green husk ...

The center of a tree or shrub stem (from roots to trunk, branches, and twigs) is woody, composed of xylem cells that conduct water from the roots to the upper parts of the tree. That woody section is ...

Fewer than two percent of North America’s bark beetle species attack trees, but those that do have killed billions of ...

California, R Barbers opened its doors in September 2024, offering more than just haircuts — it provides a space for community. Owner Ricky Cardona has created an opportunity for two Black ...

But there is still plenty to be proud of, the rolling orchards, blacksmith shops, rental property, and an entire state park, can all be tied to a family of Black California pioneers.