Propagation
Learn the best time to propagate woody perennials and divide plants; how to select and make cuttings; the proper techniques for dividing plants; the best planting mediums to use; and how to plant…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
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The Real Dirt blog: Articles about regional gardening issues written by UC Master Gardeners of Butte County published weekly.
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The Hotline is now open for help with your yard and garden problems.
Hours: Tuesday 9am-11am
Call us at 530-552-5812
Drop by the Butte County Cooperative Extension Office, 5 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Email questions to us at mgbutte@ucanr.edu.
Visit us at local events. Stop by our booth with your gardening questions at local Farmers Markets and other events.
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Advice to Grow By
Flowers and Landscape Plants
Butte County All-Star Plants
Garden Help and Tips
Our Garden Help section contains information and troubleshooting on a wide variety of topics, while Tips & Guides has monthly and seasonal tips, plus handy charts to aid in gardening tasks.
Garden Guide and Three-Year Journal
The second edition of the Butte County Garden Guide and Three-Year Journal is now available to purchase on our website. Compiled and edited by the UC-trained Master Gardeners of Butte County, this county-specific book contains research-based, and sustainable information and tips for every home gardener.
Just $25 and available here.
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Upcoming Events
Native Bees and Other Pollinators in Your Garden
Because of their critical contribution to plant reproduction and diversity, pollinating species are considered keystone indicators of environmental health. Join a local expert from the Xerces Society…
Gophers, Moles, and Voles
There is nothing peskier than vertebrate pests in the garden. Join us to gain some knowledge about how to deal with these critters that plague your yard. We will also have a Master Gardener available…
Chico Farmers Market
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County will be available to help with your gardening problems and to provide information about gardening and landscaping.