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

Sow snapdragon seeds on the surface of fine compost in the fall and overwinter in a cold frame or greenhouse. Once seedlings ...

From late summer until fall, goldenrods brighten the countryside with deep-yellow flowers that almost seem to glow in the ...

During a seasonal drive to admire sights in nature, the roadsides were filled with purple and yellow. It was a sign fall was upon us. It was a beautiful sight and a welcome site for many pollinators.

Creating a beautiful flower garden takes planning, preparation and time. Putting plants together is also about more than ...

By Amelia Nierenberg The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, in the far reaches of northern Norway, is meant to be humanity’s last resort. Imagine it as the world’s doomsday garden shed: a secure ...

Seeds, seedheads, fruits, and perennial stalks all add a new dimension to the atmosphere of the fall garden, especially when the late afternoon sun catches the silvery puffs of goldenrod ...

In the fall, the number of birds visiting your yard and garden may drop. During this season, when food is scarce, use these ...

After blooming, the flower gives way to a mass of seeds, with a single sunflower containing as many as 2000 individual seeds. Insects are attracted to the seeds, and in turn, songbirds will be ...