Spring break is spring vegetable planting time. Cool season, spring vegetables are easy to grow, just the right size for small gardens and are packed with healthy nutrients. Sets of asparagus, garlic, ...

"What should I plant?" is a question new vegetable gardeners tend to ask me over winter, when planning their first gardens. In the past, I've always advised them to plant what they like. It may sound ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...

The end of summer is the perfect time to start thinking about vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest. In fall, the soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before winter sets in. The ...

California’s Norfolk Healthy Produce created lots of fanfare and a wild first year when it debuted The Purple Tomato in 2023.

Which spring vegetables should you plant? The changing seasons bring with them blooming flowers, baby animals and a new chance to exercise your green thumb. Spring often inspires us to clear out the ...

Seven key January gardening jobs that are guaranteed to set your garden up for a strong season ahead, all recommended by a ...

Vegetables that grow well in shade are a must for backyard gardeners who struggle with the light needs of other, more needier ...

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

In our consumer world, where we can acquire just about anything at any time, there is something special about patience. And for lovers of fresh local produce, the long winter wait is over, and — at ...