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

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 ...

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

A study has traced thousands of conserved regulatory elements back 300 million years, revealing deep principles of plant genome evolution—a discovery that could pave the way for more precise ...

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

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There are so many roses to choose from. Once-blooming roses like this old-world French cultivar reward you with a brief but ...