LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This year the University of California Cooperative Extension's Master Gardeners hasn chose the Unmanaged Apple and Pear Tree Outreach Program, also known as UAPTOP, as their as the theme for their annual calendar, with the goal of spreading the word about the negative effects of unmanaged trees on the local pear industry.

While the focus is on Lake County, it applies to any pear growing area.

The program will be benefited by purchasing one or more copies of the 2011 Lake County Master Gardener Calendar.

The calendars are full of photos and information about pear growing, integrated pest management, alternative landscape and fruit/nut trees to replace apple and pear trees.

There also are recipes and a Lake County gardening calendar. It is useful and attractive for both homeowners and commercial growers.

The calendar sells at the UCCE office for $10 and $12 if mailed. Please stop by and see it and they will be glad to take your orders by phone, email or in person, in time for Christmas and the new year.

The calendar is the Master Gardener Program's major annual fundraiser.

For further information, or to order the calendar, contact UC Cooperative Extension, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, 263-6838, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..