Broccoli, another vegetable in the brassica family, isn't a good choice for planting alongside tomatoes. That's because tomatoes are notoriously hungry for nutrients, and broccoli will compete for the ...

Lots of folks want to know how to get their pecan tree to produce a crop each year. Unfortunately, it’s not practical or even ...

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Looking for a natural way to keep pesky flies from ruining outdoor enjoyment? Learn the benefits of catnip, a fast-growing ...

This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via insects, animals, or harsh environmental ...

This year’s Marin County Fair theme is Bug-Tastic! — a theme made for Marin Master Gardeners. We are all about fostering good ...

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Looking to attract some feathered friends to your back yard? Here's some guidance on building your own bird garden.

Summer has arrived! Schools are out for summer vacation, and all the great summer activities have begun! The month of May was ...

Don’t confuse them with the similarly-named, unrelated, larger and clear-winged lacewings, which are beneficial predators.

These are lichens. Lichens are non-destructive, living organisms composed of a fungus and algae living in a symbiotic ...