Ali Harivandi, UC Cooperative Extension Horticulture Advisor, introduces a class of UC Master Gardeners to part II of a lecture on turfgrass management. Topics include irrigation, fertilization, mowing, de-thatching and aeration. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7400]

Ali Harivandi, UC Cooperative Extension Horticulture Advisor, introduces a class of UC Master Gardeners to part I of a lecture on turfgrass management. Topics include the basic grass structure, grass varieties including cool versus warm season grasses, and irrigation practices. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7398]

Patrick O'Connor-Marer continues his introduction to pesticides for the home gardener to a UC Master Gardener class. In part II, the discussions cover pesticide impact on the environment, including animal and human health. The 90-minute presentation was recorded in the Sacramento Valley of California and also includes information about pesticide regulations, organic agriculture, application equipment calibration and the use and ways to reduce pesticide use. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information can be found online at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7163]

Patrick O'Connor-Marer presents this introduction to pesticides for the home gardener to a UC Master Gardener class. It includes discussions on pesticides types, formulations, toxicity, and how they work. This 90-minute presentation was recorded in the Sacramento Valley of California. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information can be found online at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7162]

Part I of a lecture by Dr. Bob Raabe, Professor Emeritus of plant pathology at UC Berkeley, as he introduces a class of UC Master Gardener students to plant disease diagnosis. Topics include symptoms of poor watering, soil toxicity, and bacterial and fungal infections of plants. Hundreds of photos are used to illustrate the various infectious in dozens of plants and trees. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6679]

Part II of a lecture by Pam Bone, landscape horticulturist and former UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator, as she discusses the planting and care of landscape trees. Topics include proper tree staking, pruning, and fertilizing. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6674]