Agroecologist and professor Liz Carlisle discusses her latest book, a collection of guest essays that makes the case for more diverse crops.

As the winter chill begins to wane and the first hints of spring emerge, many gardeners feel a familiar urge to tidy up their gardens.

When you plant a seed or transplant a young plant into your garden, anticipation fills the air. You nurture it with water and ...

Environmentalists are petitioning federal authorities to protect a rare yellow sunflower threatened by the millions of visitors who flock to Red Rock Canyon each year.

Artichokes can be grown as perennials or annuals, depending on your growing zone.

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

A study on substrate alternatives found that substituting hemp hurd for peat in growing media produced similar growth and ...

Discover which invasive species are simpler to eradicate in winter, and their safer alternatives ...

You walk through a field of wheat, ryegrass, or clover and notice the sway of stems and leaves. What you cannot see is where most of the action happens.

Timing the pruning of your plants right is vital to their health. These are the flowering vines and lush bushes you should be cutting back in February.

Kansas City broke an 83-year record when it reached 76 degrees on Monday. Experts say with more warm weather ahead, gardeners ...