A thriving garden is more than just good soil and regular watering—it’s about strategic plant partnerships. Companion ...

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 ...

Planting seeds may seem daunting during colder months. However, one savvy gardener shares just how simple winter sowing can be.

While the practice is generally more trouble than it’s worth, one reason to do so is to get different varieties.

Believe it or not, it’s already time to plant vegetables like onions, leeks, and celery, as well as a variety of flowers.

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Back in November, the Pocahontas County Grow This! team won second place and $7,500 in the first WVU Extension Service Grow This! Throwdown. The statewide competition ...

Gardening is more than just planting seeds and watching them grow—it’s an art, a science, and a deeply rewarding hobby.

Thank the ancient Incas for one of today’s recipes. They were cultivating this humble tuber thousands of years ago.

In last week’s column, Part 2 of our seed-starting series, we dove into containers and seed-starting mixes. To review, a ...

It is a good idea to leave perennials unpruned over winter: they provide food and shelter for wildlife and can look ...

Concern about the stock market’s overvaluation is going mainstream. For years now, those who have worried about the equity market’s overvaluation have been voices in the wilderness. As the ...

Sharp handheld shears are an invaluable tool for any gardener. From pruning bushes to snipping herbs to deadheading flowers, ...