Any water that runs through and out is wasted ... blood meal, or compost. Many plants grow well in straw bale gardens, but highlights include tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash, eggplant ...

When the summer heat soars, your plants need extra care to stay hydrated and healthy. Without proper watering and protection, ...

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

Based on the Kratky method developed by B.A. Kratky at the University of Hawaii, this method uses capillary action to grow ...

As temperatures rise during the summer months, keeping plants cool and thriving becomes a challenge for many gardeners ...

Heatwaves can be brutal—not just for us, but for our plants too. High temperatures and dry air quickly dehydrate soil, burn ...