Browse resources Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 resources Credit: Amy Jo Detweiler (Cropped from original) Extension publication brings more fire education to home landscapes Every plant in the publication has research behind its ability to contribute to a fire-wise defensible space around your home. Francesca Rossi | Jun 14, 2024 | News story Credit: Jay Pscheidt (Cropped from original) Watch out for rust that can jump from incense cedars to fruit trees Are globs of bright orange goo attacking both your incense cedar and pear trees? You could be dealing with a potentially devastating fungus known as Pacific coast pear rust. Apr 30, 2024 | News story How to care for heat-damaged plants Go ahead and cut off dead flowers on heat-burned plants, but try to resist the urge to remove partially dead leaves. Kym Pokorny | Jul 9, 2021 | News story Credit: Kym Pokorny (Cropped from original) Tips for gardening in extreme heat Keep hydrated. Carry a water bottle – and use it! You need water as much as your plants do. Kym Pokorny | Jun 25, 2021 | News story