Summer planting causes undue stress on plants. Learn why some plants are less likely to survive when planted in the summer ...

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about caring for nun’s orchids, crape myrtles, sago, Mysore raspberry, mango trees, ...

The orioles didn’t have much of a chance feasting on blossoms from the trees but they have been eating suet like crazy. They ...

Annuals: Nasturtiums, marigolds, dwarf sunflowers, zinnias, and borage are just a few easy-care annual flowers that pair ...

Fruit trees that have no natural access to pollinators— such as those grown indoors —will need to be pollinated by hand in ...

Fireblight is the number one downfall of pears, says Biltonen. "There are several fireblight-resistant varieties that exist, like Harrowsweet, Potomac, Shenandoah, and Harrowcrisp," he says.

Clematis, often called the ‘Queen of Climbers’, is a favourite choice for gardeners. With the right variety, this versatile ...

If you're in the Bay Area in the spring and summer, take a trip to this beautiful Georgian-style estate to explore English-inspired gardens and fruit orchards.

A good starting apple to grow here is the Gravenstein. This heirloom variety was once the most popular fruit grown in California before grapes took over. Still widely grown in Sonoma, it’s known for ...

The cactus, palms and succulents anchoring yards around the desert can successfully be planted in the heat, but don't wait.

Flowering apricots and cherries have started blooming, which means there is hope for spring. There are a variety ... first of the flowering ornamental fruit trees to show their color.

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