The Real Dirt blog covers regional gardening issues from soil health to planting for pollinators; from fire resistant landscaping to attracting wildlife. Read all about it!
By Cindy Weiner, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, July 27, 2018 Many people rely on automatic irrigation systems to water their yards. It's a practical way to deliver water to plants without having to drag heavy hoses around the yard.
By Jeanne Lawrence, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, July 13, 2018 Summers are getting hotter in much of the U.S., including our local environment. One way to counteract this change in climate is by planting trees to provide more shade in the summer months.
By Jeanne Lawrence, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, June 29, 2018 It may be too hot outside to even think about putting new plants in the ground, but it's always a good time to take stock of the garden.
By Lynnde Sharpton, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, June 1, 2018 If you notice droopy, dried-out flower clusters on your pears, Asian pears, quince, apples or crabapples, fire blight may be the cause.
