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

Having an indoor fruit tree may sound appealing, but not all fruit trees are suited for growing inside. Here are the ones to ...

For those dreaming of tropical fruits, but don't live in a tropical paradise, there's one fruit you may be able to grow in ...

Growing citrus trees can be challenging, but there's a certain flowering companion plant with a lot of garden benefits that ...

Pruning is "vital" for healthy peach trees, according to Michael Kenins, co-owner of Vista Tree Management and an ...

The entirety of a strawberry are all edible. Strawberry leaves contain significantly more polyphenols than the fruit itself, ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

Two problems commonly associated with apple trees plague growers: apple scab and apple maggots. It is too late for remedial action at this time of year but what you do now can affect next ...

Growers install netting primarily to protect fruit, but the move also saves a lot of water. Hannes Laubscher of United Exports estimated the savings at 15 percent. It allows them to cut back on ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

Citrus plants grow best indoors at 65 degrees F. What type of grow light is best for lemon trees? Lemon trees need daylight-like light with a full spectrum for their optimal growth stages. How much ...

There are two categories to consider when choosing a new tree: its growth habits, and your purpose in planting it.