Scientists discovered that crops exposed to trace pharmaceuticals in recycled water mostly stash the compounds in their leaves—not the parts we usually eat.

Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.

With abundant snow cover late into the winter, rabbits often turn to stripping bark from the exposed trunks of small trees ...

Are you starting a pollinator garden? Plant this low-effort self-seeding native wildflower to provide hungry birds and insects with abundant pollen and nectar.

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

Wondering what to prune in early spring? Experts explain which plants benefit from pruning now and which ones to leave alone.

Red flowering shrubs are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, providing a burst of color and visual interest. With their striking hues, these shrubs can be used to create a focal point or ...

A gardener's rare rose bloom is a gorgeous and unique combination of colors, and it turns out there's a scientific ...

The hardy vegetables can be planted beginning by early March. Hardy vegetables are the root vegetables except potatoes and the leaf and flower bud vegetables. Examples are onion, radish, beet, lettuce ...

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 ...

How scientists, conservationists and the fragrance industry are working to revive extinct scents and perpetuate threatened ...

Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised to find a wide array of flowering plants that will bloom when they are ...