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 ...

Starting plants from seed gives gardeners greater choice, better value, and a stronger start to the growing season — especially in short-season climates. It opens the door to varieties rarely found at ...

Even more surprisingly, plants themselves can produce sound waves. Recent studies have shown that stressed plants, such as those that are thirsty or injured, emit tiny clicking or popping sounds at ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds fly non-stop across the Gulf of Mexico to reach the best breeding grounds first. The 600-mile journey takes 15-20 hours, and the birds double their body weight to prepare ...

Deep within the tropical realms of Cuba, a nearly weightless marvel flutters with dazzling speed. Welcome to the fascinating world of the Bee Hummingbird, a creature that holds the title of the ...

A hummingbird feeder looks simple. It hangs from a porch. It holds sugar water. A tiny hummingbird darts in, drinks with its bill, and zips away. Plenty of people keep feeders up year-round, and ...

Red valerian, also known as Jupiter's Beard, is a low-maintenance plant that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant's bright color and tubular shape provide ideal feeding conditions for ...

Fall is nearly here in Michigan and hummingbirds are already making their trek southward for winter. A digital map from Hummingbird Central offers a chance to track hummingbird sightings across ...

Many kinds of perennial flowers can transform your space into a hummingbird haven and keep these feathered friends coming around. As a professional gardener, I try to choose plants that will bloom ...