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Question of the Month: What’s the difference between softneck, hardneck, and elephant garlic, and how do I grow them?
Editor's Pick for October: Shine up those shovels! Autumn is the best time to get new trees and shrubs in the ground.
Gardening tips: October tips
Fall overview
Workshops
Gardening from the Ground Up Part 3: Diversity NEW
Thursday, October 1, 2–3pm
Companion Planting
Tuesday, October 6, 10–11:30am
Plant Viruses NEW
Tuesday, October 13, 10–11:30am
Garden Guide NEW
Thursday, October 15, 10–11:30am
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Gifts help support the Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch and Master Gardener community outreach projects in Butte County.
The Real Dirt
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No Fail Natives
One approach to dealing with drought conditions in the garden is to turn to native plants that are well-acclimated to our local environment. Some gardeners new to planting natives may be concerned that these plants might require special care, but...
Ask Us!
Contact our Hotline for personalized help with your yard and garden problems.
Volunteers are working via email to respond to your gardening questions. Email mgbutte@ucanr.edu (preferred) or leave a message at the UC Cooperative Extension Office (530-538-7201). Responses will be conducted via email. Learn how to get gardening help.
Advice to Grow By
Butte County All-Star Plants
Climate Apropriate Plants for N. California (pdf)
Vegetable Planting Guides for the Chico Valley Area (pdf) and the Foothills (pdf)
Save Water in Your Home and Yard
Visit our Drought and Water-Wise Gardening section for up-to-date information.
Fire Recovery
Visit our Fire-Safe Landscape section for information on soil recovery, and how to plan your landscape to hinder fire.
Garden Guide and Three-Year Journal
NEW EDITION
Just $25 and available here.
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