Ask Us
Got Gardening Questions?
Visit or call the Hotline
Tuesday 9am-12pm
Call: 530-552-5812
Or drop by: The Butte County Cooperative Extension Office
5 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Email Us
Email your questions to us at mgbutte@ucanr.edu. Include a description and photos of the problem. See "Help Us Help You" below for what to include.
Catch us in person
Look for us at local farmers markets or at one of our information booths at community events. Check out where we'll be on the Events page.
Help Us Help You
You never can tell what's at the root of the problem. Below are some questions we may ask when you contact us:
- Name of plant
- Age of plant
- Soil type (loam, sandy, clay)
- Current watering methods (drip, sprinkler, hand)
- Frequency of watering
- Sun exposure
- Evidence of insects or other damage – check on both sides of leaves
- Recent changes that may effect the plant (watering, fertilizing)
Samples and photos related to your question are strongly encouraged. Drop them by the office any time, or email them to: mgbutte@ucanr.edu
Need Help Now?
Check out our monthly and seasonal tips, and download planting guides for the valley and the foothills.
Visit our Garden Help section.
- Gardening and Landscaping
- Drought and Water-Wise Gardening
- Fire-Safe Landscape
- Pests and Invasive Plants
- Places to Visit
- Get Involved
- Learn & Explore
Explore
Our Real Dirt articles cover a variety of topics.
In Editor's Pick each month our editor, Laura Lukes, highlights an outstanding plant, an interesting insect, a fun place to visit, a new technique, timely news.
Each spring and fall our workshop crew offers an exciting array of workshops covering a variety of topics related to gardening.