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

A home gardener has revealed a straightforward and effective method to keep houseplants healthy and pest-free. As spring ...

This plant thrives in poor ... These "green manures" also fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility naturally. Worm castings are rich in nutrients and beneficial microbes, making them an ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says effective methods for mole control include trapping and using worm baits.

One acre of worms can break up about 50 tonnes of soil. They don't eat living plant tissue, and so don't hurt plants either. They truly are a gardener's best friend! Some people even keep them as ...

Initially, Bauerle expects the worms to cover small areas as little ... “I think farmers have known for a long time the plant-soil interface is a very important one for growing crops and has ...

Making sure hydrangeas have enough water can be a challenge in spring, but there is an easy way to give them a boost using one natural item in your garden.