The best time to harvest flower seeds is when the plants are dry, and the seeds have fully matured. For most annuals, this happens late in the season, as the blooms fade and seed pods dry out on the ...

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Mother Lode and the entire Central Valley, from 10 PM ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

Plants are becoming more important for our well-being, especially in cities. Being away from nature can harm our mental ...

Freesia is a group of over a dozen species of perennials that bloom in a wide variety of colors, peppering your landscape ...

These indoor-outdoor Christmas container ideas are made to last from after Thanksgiving through New Years. Detailed how-to's ...

Nothing conjures up the feeling of the tropics like giant, lush-leaved plants, but many of us have to buy them every year and treat them as annuals.

It's not difficult to save seeds from carrots that you've planted but there are a few things you should know before preparing ...

As the cozy season rolls in, many gardeners face the same dilemma: "When should I bring my outdoor plants inside?" The ...

It's common for poinsettias to thrive into February and beyond, but their once colorful leaves will be replaced by all green ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Do you live in a region that's prone to drought and dry air? These are humidity-loving plants you shouldn't attempt to grow ...