Early action tipped to save tonnes of Aussie avocados

Researchers at UQ's Queensland Alliance for Food and Agriculture (QAAFI) have acted swiftly to ensure Australia's next $180 million avocado crop won't be crippled by a fungus.

Rich Archbold: Long Beach Day Nursery celebrates 100th anniversary

On Nov. 4, 1912, three mothers went to a small bungalow on American Avenue (now Long Beach Boulevard) and dropped off their preschool children at the city's first day care center, the Long Beach Day Nursery.

CULTIVATING KIWI

You need male and female plants to produce fruit

Sacramento gardeners study new USDA climate map

Sacramento gardeners have long suspected what the USDA recently confirmed: More plants can survive our winters.

For fresh, natural local foods, learn the basics from Marketing 101

Blackberries are sold by New Era Farm of San Luis Obispo at the Certified Farmers' Market in Palm Desert. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun Red bell peppers are sold by Jaime Farms during the Certified Farmers’ Market in Palm Desert.