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 ...

Coneflowers already draw butterflies and bees, but pairing them with the right companion plants can turn a simple bed into a pollinator hotspot.

You may be familiar with the health benefits (both physical and mental) that gardening can provide you as an individual, but at least one type of gardening in particular has the potential to help all ...

Winter is the perfect time to visit The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert. The temperatures are cool, and the animals tend to be more active. One recent morning, a group of birders kept ...

Want a gorgeous, vibrant, and natural-looking yard that draws all kinds of amazing native insects? Follow our tips. Native flowering plants are adapted to the climate and conditions in your area and ...

About 70% of the world’s crop production relies on pollinator insects for survival. That makes it helpful to know how many pollinators are out there. As a citizen scientist, you can participate in ...

With World Honey Bee Day on the third Saturday in August, it's still timely to learn about honey bees and highlight the crucial role they play in our ecosystem. These tiny pollinators are essential ...

Celebrate National Pollinator Week by helping out local bees and butterflies. With National Pollinator Week in full swing, gardeners everywhere are embracing new ways to support these vital creatures.