I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Round leaf bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is a deciduous woody vine native to eastern Asia. It’s a standout beauty in ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

While American holly is native just south of Indiana in portions of Kentucky, there is a deciduous holly known as winterberry (Ilex verticillata) that is native to wetlands scattered throughout ...

Matcha has become more popular than ever in recent years, showing up on Dunkin' Donuts' menu with a shot of espresso and as ...

It's common for poinsettias to thrive into February and beyond, but their once colorful leaves will be replaced by all green ...

It may not feel like it outside, but now is the time to start switching over your annual plantings for the fall and winter ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

Learn how to grow sweet peppers in your kitchen garden with these easy tips. From planting to harvesting, discover the best ...

Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage.

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

Asps, also call puss caterpillars, are found on shrubs and live oaks, but you can kill them without harming your plants.