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What do to in the garden in the fall and what can be harvested.

What do to in the garden in the winter and what can be harvested.

Each month our editor, Laura Lukes, highlights an outstanding plant, an interesting insect, a fun place to visit, a new technique, or helpful tool.

The Guide is full of information to help you on your gardening journey. Besides a wide range of articles, the weekly journal layout includes information pertinent for that week. The appendix is a helpful reference on planting, insects, and orchards. Get tips on how to customize and to use it.

Each month one of our editors pick a plant, insect, or tool to highlight.

PAST YEARS 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 I was hesitant to choose a plant that isnt native to our area, particularly one that is toxic to birds and animals. But it puts on such a lovely display of color during the holiday season that the pick for January is Nandina domestica.

The Question of the Month is no longer being published. Enjoy exploring the archive.

Butte County Master Gardeners share research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices through workshops, presentations, and programs.

The Question of the Month is no longer being published. Enjoy exploring the archive.

Once a month our editor picks her favorite plant, place, tool, book or video.