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

A few years ago, I planted pepper seeds for the first time to make my own paprika. This small start sent me on a journey from my bathroom window to a small growing tent in my closet and eventually to ...

A great way to beat the cold weather we have seen this week is to start working on this year’s garden. This is the perfect ...

For gardeners who start their own tomato plants, March is time to get busy. There are several good reasons for starting tomatoes from seed: Economy: You can grow a lot more tomatoes from seed for the ...

Living in an area with four seasons gives you the gifts of the first spring flowers, summer abundance, brilliant fall foliage, and snowy winter landscapes. But for those of us in chilly zones, the ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tomatoes, amaryllis, poinsettias, palms, vegetables and ...

Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow juicy, flavorful fruits in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, ...

Spring is here and it's time to get your spring garden started. March 19 marks the first day of spring and if you haven't started, now is the time to plan what you want in your spring and summer ...

We are already planning ordering new tomato varieties to be used as trial plants this spring and scheduling for winter seed propagation. There are advantages to starting tomato varieties and other ...

It's an exciting milestone for gardeners when nurseries start to put seed packets on the shelf in early spring. A few dollars can buy hundreds of seeds, which is a huge money saver compared to buying ...