Cultivating your own herbs always seems like it'll be an easy on-ramp to living more beautifully. Your home will be more fragrant, more verdant, and you'll be able to snap off a fresh sprig on a whim ...

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GARDENING is all about bringing joy into your life. But when winter comes and outside is suddenly less access­ible — and the ...

You can overwinter slow-to-grow plants that aren't cold-hardy, but for fast-growing herbs it's often best to start over from seed after the winter.

Ever walk into a garden center and spot something new you just have to take home? This year, plant selections are getting a ...

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

Some of the most beautiful and surprisingly common plants could spell serious danger for your pets, especially curious cats ...

Dried herbs typically have a stronger flavor, three to four times stronger than fresh herbs. When using as a substitute for ...

Winter's coming but in Florida, the weather is great for yard work in cooler temperatures. And there are plenty of tasty chores to dig into.

With all the seed buying and gardening that happens in spring, people forget that there are perennial vegetables that grow ...