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 ...

Finally, we can start planning our indoor seed-starting efforts. I usually plant tender annual seedlings outside around May 15. Your seed packet will tell you how many weeks before that ...

Wash the heck out of lettuces. Plunge the lettuces in a pan or sink of cold water and let sit for about five to 10 minutes to ...

Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureWinter in the northern hemisphere gives us super short days and really long nights! Just ...

Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting ...

Believe it or not, it’s already time to plant vegetables like onions, leeks, and celery, as well as a variety of flowers.

While a lush garden with showy blooms isn’t exactly in the cards in the coming weeks, one thing you can do is start ...

Allowing grass to grow in some areas encourages native wildflower seed to germinate and spread creating meadows in Ireland.

Gardeners are encouraged to repurpose old chocolate boxes with a hack that gives Brits the perfect excuse to eat more treats.

Many people start seeds indoors in late winter to have seedlings ready to plant in spring. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the cold?

If you're not afraid of a little danger, this is a great seed for gathering diamonds at the start of a Minecraft survival world. This diamond-filled cave is hidden on the side of a hill. There is ...

There are many flowers you can start indoors in February to transplant in the spring. Here's a beautiful, edible bloom you'll want to add to your garden.