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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County

UC Master Gardeners of Butte County Demonstration Garden and Outdoor Classroom

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Tips: April tips  |  Spring overview 

The Real Dirt blog: Articles about regional gardening issues written by UC Master Gardeners of Butte County published every Friday.
 

Ask Us!

Advice to Grow by...Ask Us!

The Hotline is now open for help with your yard and garden problems.
Hours: Tuesday 9am-12pm
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

Help us help you. Here's some questions we may ask when you contact with us.
 

Advice to Grow By

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Flowers and Landscape Plants
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.

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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

Event Date
Apr 2 2025

Growing Berries and Grapes

This workshop takes place at our berry and grape garden, where a number of varieties were planted in early 2021. You will learn about the best varieties to plant in our climate, along with optimum…
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Event Date
Apr 5 2025

Wildflower & Nature Festival

The Wildflower & Nature Festival shines a spotlight on natural resources and handmade products in Butte County. UC Master Gardeners of Butte County will be available help with your gardening…
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Event Date
Apr 5 2025

Companion Planting in Your Vegetable Garden

Companion planting is the practice of arranging plants in proximity to one another so that they attract beneficial insects and pollinators, deter unwanted pests, and offer shelter and food for…
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Event Date
Apr 11 2025

Growing Flowers NEW

This workshop will help you get started with the flower garden of your dreams or sharpen and hone the flower gardening skills you already have. Fundamentals of flower garden planning through site…
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