The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and nutrition ...

Pollinators play a crucial role in garden biodiversity and food production, but they need a helping hand as populations have declined over the years. Don’t worry that a garden for these beneficials ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Showy Penstemon add vibrancy to the Lincoln Heights California Native Plant Corridor. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) So ...

In California, besieged by the twin threats of drought and wildfire, the choice to grow native versus non-native plants is attracting more attention than ever before. What exactly are the merits of ...

The video outlines water‑wise plant options suited to Southern California conditions, highlighting low‑maintenance choices for year‑round structure and habitat. It profiles drought-tolerant plants ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. California is home to 1,600 species of ...

April is the perfect time to get back into the garden, where you can delight at bumblebees buzzing among spring's first flowers. As a fan of pollinators, you no doubt already know how important it is ...

Projects affiliated with the University of California have helped farmers integrate and support native bee populations. The presence of native pollinators not only increases crop yield, research has ...

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...