Gardening Links

University of California Publications and Links

Catalog and downloads from the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pest Notes - This database supplies the University of California's official guidelines for pest monitoring techniques, pesticides, and nonpesticide alternatives for managing pests in homes and landscapes for your favorite pests.
Integrated Pest Management - Develops and promotes the use of integrated, ecologically sound pest management programs in California.
the Jepson Flora Project - the floristic references and data of the Jepson Herbarium, including the Jepson Manual.
Californa Master Gardeners Network
California Master Gardener Web Sites - A listing of all Master Gardener Web sites in California

Fruit and Vegetables

Vegetable Research and Information - Information for consumers, growers and processors in the California vegetable industry.
UC Small Farm Center Online Library - Order small farm publications which can be sent to you by mail or fax.
The California Back Yard Orchard
Citrus for the Home Garden in Contra Costa County (PDF) - Detailed information on growing citrus in Contra Costa County.
University of California Integrated Viticulture Online - Research information on growing grapes
University of California Fruit and Nut Research Information Center - Research data for growers
Squash Varieties - Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County present pictures of various squash varieties.
Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center-Storage of fresh fruits and vegetables

Ornamental Horticulture

Ornamental Horticulture Research and Information Center - OHRIC provides research, news, and information on the California horticulture industry.
Know your Plants - Safe or Poisonous - Poisonous plant database.
The UC Guide to Healthy Lawns - Information on choosing and identifying turf, lawn maintenance, and pest management.
Water Quality and IPM Issues - UC Davis web public website for information on water quality and IPM issues.
CalPhotos - A large collection of photos of plants, animals, fossils, people, and landscapes from around the world.

Wildlife and Insect Information

Pest Notes - This database supplies the University of California's official guidelines for pest monitoring
Pest note on the brown recluse spider - Latest UC Pest Note on brown recluse and other recluse spiders.
How to identify a brown recluse spider - UC Riverside information on how to identify a brown recluse spider.
UC Berkeley Urban Bee Garden Information - Detailed site about native bees in urban areas and how to create bee friendly gardens.
UC Termite Webpage - Information on the biology and control of termites
Light Brown Apple Moth Information - Management, latest information on quarantine area
Red Gum Lerp Psyllid - Latest news on biological control of the red gum lerp psyllid which is a new pest of California's red gum eucalyptus trees.
Coyote Bytes - assists residents of urban and suburban areas who are experiencing conflicts with coyotes.

Plant Diseases and Weeds

Pest Notes - This database supplies the University of California's official guidelines for pest monitoring
California Oak Mortality Task Force - Focuses on the Sudden Oak Death pathogen Phytophthora ramorum
Weed Research and Information Center - Weed photos and information, herbicide information and poisonous plant material.
TNC Wildland Invasive Species Team Page - Information on invasive weeds in California including weed control methods

The following links are to sites outside of the UC domain. No endorsement is intended of products, services or information, nor is criticism implied of similar sites that are not mentioned.

Information from Other Universities, Government and Non-profit Groups

American Phytopathology Society - Outstanding pictures of your favorite diseases
CalFlora Database - Records and pictures of almost all California native or naturalized vascular plants
California Native Plant Society - Information about California native plants
California Rare Fruit Growers - Valuable information for both growers and home gardeners
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District - Information on pollution prevention and disposal of toxic materials.
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District IPM Program - Information on the CCCSD IPM program including links to IPM fact sheets
Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority - CCCSWA is responsible for franchising solid waste services. Web site offers information on composting and recycling.
Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture - List of Certified Farmer's Markets operating in the county. Information on pests and weeds found in the county.
Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control - Information on the identification and control of mosquitoes and other disease vectors.
Encycloweedia - Notes on identification, biology and management of plants defined as noxious weeds by California Law
Home Composting in Contra Costa County - Schedule of free Home Composting Workshops, free composting videos, and other resources .
Plants that Attract Native Pollinators - Xerces Society list of plants favored by native pollinators.
Poisonous Plants - Pictures of poisonous plants commonly found in Contra Costa County. Presented by Bay Area Hiker
SelecTree for California - A tree database for California. Includes non native trees.
Trees are Good - Sponsored by the International Society of Arboriculture, this site provides information about tree care. Features a search for ISA Certified Arborists in your area.
USDA Guide for Fruits and Seeds - Online searchable database for fruit and seed identification
USDA ARS Image Gallery - USDA Agricultural Reasearch Service Image Gallery. Photos are free to use. Web resolution and high resolution available for download.
USDA NRCS Photo Gallery - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Photo Gallery. Photos are free to use with proper credit

Organizations of Interest to Gardeners

Local Public Gardens and Parks

General Gardening Information

Brentwood Farms - Information on harvest time in Brentwood including a list of products and growers plus a map to them.
Buy Fresh, Buy Local - List of local produce providers in Contra Costa County
Wikimedia Commons - Source of public domain gardening images. Classifies images by copyright status as well as by subject.