Gardening

UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Creating a Backyard Blooming Meadow and Cottage Garden Look NEW

Oct 11, 2025

Flower wildcrafting is a technique of creating a natural-looking garden that incorporates both human propagation activities along with self-propagation by plants, including annuals, bulbs, natives, and perennials. Learn how to envision, plan, plant, maintain, and enjoy a year-round wildcrafted floral garden…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Fall Is Time for Seed Collecting

August 27, 2026
As our gardens finish providing us colorful flowers and tasty food, it's time to decide what to do with the other valuable commodity they're providing us: seeds for future years!  Let's start with the easiest way to save and re-sow seeds: let nature take control!  By leaving flowers to fully…
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Western yellowjacket black and yellow banded adult top view on weathered picnic table wood.

What To Do About Yellowjackets

August 26, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Are yellowjackets ruining your outdoor picnic or gathering? Yellowjackets, sometimes called “meat bees”, prey on other insects and scavenge on human food and garbage.  They are more likely to sting if disturbed while foraging. Avoid unpleasant encounters with yellowjacket wasps by following the tips…
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Vegetables in the Edible Landscape Garden at the Demonstration Garden. Laura Kling
The Real Dirt: Article

Fall 2026 Workshop Series Part I

August 24, 2026
A new season of Master Gardener Workshops is about to start! The series begins Friday, September 11, 2026 with a session on drip irrigation and concludes in mid-November with a fun crafty workshop on creating a seasonal planter-in-a-pumpkin filled with succulents. In all, this Fall 2026 Series totals 14…
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Small moth-like insect with wings broadest in the apical half, mottled, and have a dark brown band around the outer half laying yellow almond shaped eggs on green leaves.

Asian Citrus Psyllid: Webinar Q&A

August 21, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Following the July 16th webinar Update on Asian Citrus Psyllid in California, our presenter, Dr. Sandipa Gautam, answered live questions from participants. Below are some of the questions asked about Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. Keep in mind that some of the questions were…
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The Real Dirt: Article

Going Native

August 17, 2026
There is a lot of talk these days about the benefits of growing native plants in your garden. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil, so they need less water and fewer soil amendments. Native plants provide food and habitat for local insects and wildlife, help to sustain the local food web,…
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A student standing near a raised vegetable garden bed filled with plants.

Cultivating Change in Imperial County Schools

August 12, 2026
By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo
 At Mulberry Elementary School District, an artichoke became a small revelation. Few students had ever seen one growing in a field. Then they grew artichokes themselves — watching the plants develop, harvesting them and discovering firsthand where food comes from. It was a simple experience, but in…
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August pest tips

August Pest Management Tips

August 11, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Follow these tips for the month of August to prevent pests in your garden and landscapes. To see tips more specific to your region, visit the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist on the UC IPM website.  Manage ants around landscapes and building foundations using insecticide baits and trunk barriers…
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