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Yavapai Gardening

Aphid Alert

December 5, 2021

Aphids on Pine Trees (Ponderosa, Pinion, Austrian and other landscape pine trees)
 

Watch for: shiny substance on needles and ground (honey dew), more than normal dead needle drop, ants (going after the honey dew), sooty mold (black fungal growth on honey dew). 

Yavapai County Aphid Alert - December 2021

The aphid management information in the following publications is still valid:

U of A Publication AZ1635 on Aphids

Arizona Forestry Bulletin

Bark Beetle and Dying Conifer Alert

Updated June 21, 2021

Pine Bark Beetle Frequently Asked Questions

Prescott National Forest Bulletin

Forest Service Flyer (includes QR code to latest info)

Proper Irrigating Techniques

Bark Beetle Tree Removal - Cost Sharing

Using Insecticides to Prevent Bark Beetle Attacks on Conifers AZ1380   and   Addendum to AZ1380
Note: There is little or no data on whether or not Verbenone (anti-aggregation pheromone) is effective on Ips bark beetles. We still recommend the single tree protection strategies that are discussed in AZ1380.

Cypress Bark Beetle AZ 1316 (AZ Cypress, Leyland Cypress, native Junipers)

May 19, 2021 Backyard Gardener "Bark Beetles in Arizona Cypress and Junipers"

June 16, 2021 Backyard Gardener "Drought Impacts on Landscape Conifers"

June 21, 2021 Urban Tree Stress Alert - How to irrigate trees in our current drought condition

Drought and Extreme Heat: Plant Responses and Landscape Maintenance Practices

Future Presentations / Events

Roots, Tubers &Bulbs - June 28, 2022 - 6:30pm

See bottom of page for YouTubes of previous presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

New to Yavapai County?

 

Camp Verde Office Master Gardener Help Desk
verdevalleymg@gmail.com
928-554-8992
2830 N. Commonwealth Dr, Ste 103
Camp Verde, AZ 86322

Prescott Office Master Gardener Help Desk
prescottmg@gmail.com
928-445-6590 x222
840 Rodeo Dr, Bldg C
Prescott, AZ 86305

Soil Testing
We are not currently performing pH testing.  If you would like to have your soil tested we suggest that you send your soil samples to Texas A&M. 

Backyard Gardener

Covers a range of horticultural topics and other locally relevant issues.

Backyard Gardener

Plant Databases

Identify native, naturalized and invasive plants.

Native and Naturalized Plants of Yavapai County Invasive Plants of Northern Arizona Non-native Invasive Plants of Arizona

Landscaping

Plant selection; how to plant, irrigate and maintain landscapes.

Landscape Bulletins & Links

Insects

Insect Identification & Management

Plant Diseases

Plant Disease Identification and Management

Wildlife

Living With & Managing Wildlife

Growing Edibles

Growing Fruits, Vegetables, Brambles, Grapes and Herbs

Fruit Tree Pruning

Deciduous Fruit Tree Pruning Videos

Master Gardener Classes

How to become a Master Gardener in Yavapai County

Presentations

Water Harvesting View YouTube

Vegetable Garden Insects - July 28, 2020 Virtual Zoom Presentation - View YouTube  /  PDF of Powerpoint

Maximizing the Success of Your Home Garden - August 25th, 2020 - View YouTube  /  PDF of Powerpoint

Seed Saving for the Backyard Gardener -September 30, 2020 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint /  Follow-up Answers / Handouts: Seed Saving Definitions   Seed Saving Resources   Southwest Seed Companies

Container Gardening - October 28, 2020 View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Backyard Composting - January 25, 2021 -  View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint / Handout

Roses - February 24, 2021 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Fruit Trees - March 12. 2021 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint / Fruit Tree Resources

Tomatoes - March 30, 2021 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint / Tomato Planting/Growing/Harvesting  / Selecting Tomato Varieties / Handout

Growing Wildflowers - April 27, 2021 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Summer Vegetable Gardening - May 10, 2021 View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Growing and Producing Table Grapes in the Prescott Area View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint / Propagating Grapes YouTube / Growing Grapes-Extreme Climates YouTube

What Bees are These? View YouTube

Grafting Presentation View Youtube / PDF of Powerpoint / Cleft Graft / Whip & Tongue Graft / Bud Graft / Bark or Rind Graft

Landscaping with Native Plants  View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Harvesting Water for Your Garden - August 25, 2021 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Fall and Wintering Gardening - September 28, 2021  - View YouTube /  PDF of Powerpoint

Permaculture and Eco-friendly Gardening - October 28, 2021 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Vermicomposting - The Wonderful World of Worms - November 16, 2021 - View You Tube  / PDF of Powerpoint

Jump Start  Your Spring Garden - February 22, 2022 -  View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint / AZ1435 Chart for 3000 to 4500 ft  /  AZ 1435 Chart for 4500 to 6000 ft

Arizona Bats - March 22, 2022 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Hey Birds! Welcome to my Backyard - April 26, 2022 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Garden Pests and Integrated Pest Management - May 26, 2022 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint

Roots, Tubers and Bulbs - June 28, 2022 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint - Fact Sheet

 

If you would like to be notified of future presentations, and are not already on our Cooperative Extension Event List, please send an email to: barnesm@arizona.edu

 

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