While much of the work done in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean growers can coast through summer.

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

Bug zappers are marketed to reduce the mosquito population, making outdoor spaces more usable during nighttime. If the bugs are attracted to the zapper’s light, they won’t bother you, who is a safe ...

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal with them. Do you garden? I do, and every year, I watch my tomatoes and lettuce get ...

It may sound counterintuitive, but school gardens can offer students fertile ground to learn about technology, from using ...

Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. As warming temperatures arrive, ...

Navigating the world of pesticides to find those that don't harm beneficial insects can be difficult, but here are some of ...

Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...

Lettuce, spinach, and chamomile all make wonderful companions for beets because they grow quickly and offer additional ...

One gardener goes viral on TikTok after using their imagination to explain companion planting to other home gardeners.

If you have limited space, choose a vining variety to grow on a trellis or a compact bush type. The Smith County Extension ...