For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

The signs read “Welcome to California” and “Agricultural Inspection, All Vehicles Prepare to Stop.” Along California’s borders with Oregon, Nevada and Arizona, border protection stations run by the ...

Once the current rain has subsided, and the ground has had a bit of time to dry out, planting fruit trees may be on the to-do ...

Orange juice isn’t what it used to be, and it's safe to say that the days of cheap, abundant OJ are fading like a bad hangover.

Digging weeds, edging beds, and squishing lanternfly eggs are yard jobs that can be done during February thaws.

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

This is the time to prune evergreen shrubs, but try to avoid formal shearing whenever possible. It’s best to allow shrubs to ...

Propagating and growing young fruit trees can take years, but there's another option that yields results quickly.

A long-running aerial spraying program to control spongy moth infestations, intended in part to protect fruit trees, is not ...

Dear Neil: Is it too early to apply a broad-leafed weedkiller spray? I have a ton of dandelions and clover.

Deciduous plants like peach and plum are without leaves at the moment and you might not have noticed any bud sprouting, but ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...