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July is the perfect time to fill those trays and sow seed of broccoli, cabbage, and all the leafy greens like spinach, ...
If tomatoes are on your list of fruits to plant, you’ll want to know what can and can’t share space with them. Here’s our ...
You say tomato, we say tomato – but you'll have to call the whole thing off if you sow yours next to any of these pesky ...
Growing companion plants with cauliflower can lead to healthier plants, bigger harvests, and a pest-free gardening season—here's how.
It’s not too late to start a fall veggie garden Plenty of edible crops will thrive in cooler temperatures — some well beyond the year’s first frost.
Picture juicy red tomatoes on the vine. What do you see? Some tomato varieties have straight vines. Others are branched. The ...
Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...
Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...
Cold crops include lettuce, cabbage, kale, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, and more.
Next month is an exciting time in the vegetable garden. In March, spring planting begins for warm-season vegetables, such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. These plants will ...
The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...
Next month is an exciting time in the vegetable garden. In March, spring planting begins for warm-season vegetables, such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. These plants will ...