As another vibrant summer garden begins to wind down, many gardeners might think about hanging up their trowels for the year.

Every fall after the growing season, I like to put the vegetable garden to bed for the winter with a cover crop of winter rye. Broadly speaking, a cover crop is a crop that covers the soil with a ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

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

I feel the last lingering touches of summer — picking rosy — ripe tomatoes and filling baskets with beans in the warm ...

With peas, garlic, most potatoes and other crops harvested, there are now many vacant areas in the vegetable garden. Some of this space may be used to plant cold-tolerant vegetables, e.g. radishes and ...

Remember to keep a gardening journal. Take pictures and draw diagrams for next year. Jot down what worked and what did not.

The right garden netting protects crops without endangering your backyard visitors. But one option does far more harm than ...

This purple plant has antioxidant properties that deter pests while attracting helpful pollinators. Plant it for a vibrant ...

Whether you have a meticulous front lawn accented with shrubs and flowers — or a backyard garden filled with the promise of delicious tomatoes and peppers — dealing with weeds can feel like an ...