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 ...

Our family uses it pretty much daily: adding it to green salads, flavoring cooked dishes, and mixing it into coleslaw. The ...

If you’re looking for a unique way to use up your garden cucumbers, this cucumber soup recipe is for you. For more ideas, ...

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 ...

Using chemicals and inhumane deterrents isn't the only way to ward off pests. Certain plants, especially those with strong ...

"A lot of my life was spent slicing, dicing, roasting, and frying eggplant—and until Andy mentioned it, I’d never thought to ...

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

September is the ideal time to make a start on an important gardening job that can also help suppress weeds, according to ...