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:
Bark Beetle and Dying Conifer Alert
Information still valid - October 2022
Pine Bark Beetle Frequently Asked Questions
Prescott National Forest Bulletin
Forest Service Flyer (includes QR code to latest info)
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
See bottom of page for YouTubes of previous presentations.
2023 and 2024 Home Horticulture and Master Gardener Volunteer training
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.
Reformatted Backyard Gardeners
Original Backyard GardenersPlant Databases
Identify native, naturalized and invasive plants.
Native and Naturalized Plants of Yavapai County Invasive Plants of Northern Arizona Non-native Invasive Plants of ArizonaLandscaping
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
Preparing Your Harvest for the County Fair - July 2022 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint
Harvesting, Preparing and Arranging Flowers - July 2022 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint
Seed Saving - September 2022 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint
Poinsettias - October 26, 2022 - View YouTube / PDF of Powerpoint
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