These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...

Keep an eye out for witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), a native plant that blooms with yellow flowers as late as November, book-ending the winter season with its spring-blooming cousin, Hamamelis ...

Native plants like these offer many benefits ... With a good mix of seeds, you'll have plants actively blooming from early spring to late fall — perfect for both pollinators and gardeners ...

The winter season means spending much more time indoors, which reduces the feel-good effects of being around Mother Nature. But you can boost your mood and brighten up your living space with ...

In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some Michigan researchers are looking for a late ...

Native to areas of the ... which blooms in late summer to autumn with the leaves remaining evergreen throughout the winter. The plant goes dormant and foliage disappears by late spring to summer.

Lilacs are native to Eastern Europe ... that have become overgrown. In late winter, use a saw or hedge trimmer to cut the entire plant to the ground. New growth will grow from the root area in spring.