I hope that 2026 is going to be a good gardening year for you – no more frosts (unless you live in the mountains of course) ...

The Alvin Sun is Brazoria County’s first and oldest newspaper and was established on August 8, 1890 as the Alvin News. In ...

Caring for deciduous fruit trees — apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and others — comes down to a few ...

Discover practical strategies to cool Indian backyards with shade trees and structures. From neem and mango to pergolas and ...

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

Orange juice prices have skyrocketed across America. A 12-ounce bottle that cost $2.30 in 2020 now sells for more than $4.50 ...

However, if you are having doubts, it’s okay to wait until the buds start to fatten up in late winter or early spring. You’ll ...

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

So far, our winter weather has been rather wet, but not too cold. Still, make sure you have on hand a blanket of row cover for when the extra frosty winter nights occur.

Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find ...

Pottering in the greenhouse is a great way to stave off winter blues. Tidy up overwintering pelargoniums, have a go at ...

Seven deciduous ornamental and fruit trees to prune in January, along with expert trimming tips to help you prune backyard ...