Growing a garden that’s kind to the earth isn’t just a trend. It’s a way of giving back to the soil, air, and water that help ...

Danish and Welsh botanists sifted through 400 studies, field-tested seed mixes, and uncovered a lineup of native and exotic blooms that both thrill human eyes and lure bees and hoverflies in droves, ...

With bright red and yellow signage, sugar-rich liquid, and no petals to navigate, they are the perfect feeding stop for bees.

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An "infestation of thrips" may sound like the title of an episode of Star Trek, but it's no fun for a gardener. Here's how to ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

A: If a picture is worth a thousand words, your photo says it all. The curling, distorted stems and leaves are classic ...

There are many ways to upcycle mason jar lids around your home and garden including indoor and outdoor decor, plant markers, ...

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 ...

When drought hits, our garden plants suffer. Inadequate water stresses plants, and you will see the oldest leaves yellowing, ...

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