More gardeners are building fall gardens even after missing spring planting, using cooler weather to grow quick crops and ...

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

Since favorite edibles like cucumbers, melons, and squashes all belong to the cucurbit family, crop rotation is one of those ...

The Auk Mini could be the solution to never killing your plants again – yes, really. The set-up process is quick and simple, ...

Store seeds in airtight glass containers, using paper packets for different varieties. Add a desiccant, such as silica gel or powdered milk, to absorb residual moisture. Keep seeds labeled with their ...

September is the perfect time for weeds to grow if gardeners are not diligent with their efforts to keep them at bay ...

At the end of the night, many guests leave with large plastic tubs full of plants. And yet, there are still more on the tables. For Tessaro, that’s an opportunity to start more conversations and ...

16. Continue with monthly feedings for in-ground plantings; every other week for containers. 17. Consider substituting a slow-release fertilizer which may be the only feeding needed. 18. Add flowering ...

The (Gomphrena globosa) will dazzle you with its flowers that explode like a fireworks finale – magenta shooting stars tipped in gold. This reseeding annual needs no deadheading as the plant thrives ...

The good news is that a traditional dedicated space is not needed to grow food.

Why Grow Cucumbers at Home? Let’s be honest – store-bought cucumbers can be hit or miss. Sometimes they’re fresh and crunchy, other times they’re soft and disappointing. When you grow your own, you ...

Cucumbers are one of the favorite options for home gardeners, but they come with a huge issue: They take up a lot of space. If you're working with a small garden, or just a few containers on a patio, ...