Fall rain kisses thirsty earth, Peace in each cool drop.

Zinnias are a great nectar source for migratory monarch butterflies as they wing their way to their overwintering spots along coastal California. How much do monarchs love zinnias? So much that ...

We are now well into October and most of our rose bushes are fading with dull leaves, fewer blossoms and dropping yellow, brown or black leaves. The roses are getting tired and are trying to go to ...

Lettuce is a leafy annual green, almost exclusively eaten raw. There are four main types of lettuce: romaine (or cos), which forms tall and loose oblong heads; crisphead, which grows in tight heads ...

Ever watched a red-shouldered hawk on a hunt? They eat a variety of prey, including small mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, fish, crayfish, insects and worms, according to the California Raptor Center ...

The warm season is coming to a close, but the cool season veggies are just starting! Lettuces, kale, carrots, peas, broccoli are but a few that will not only survive but thrive in our mild winters.

No space to garden? You'll be amazed at what you can grow in even the smallest spaces. Create a year-round, no-fuss vegetable or herb garden or a place to grow your favorite flowers. Click the image ...

Warm season is coming to an end, and University of California Master Gardeners will discuss how to transition to a cool season veggie garden. Welcome to this series of presentations on residential ...

Research team at the University of Göttingen develops method for recognizing cell properties Checking whether an avocado is hard or soft by looking at it? This would require recognizing how the plant ...

Are you farming or gardening in a city, suburb, tribal community or small town? From community gardens to indoor vertical farms, urban agriculture provides critical access to healthy food for local ...

When you get your plant, don't disturb the roots. Cut out the bottom of the pot, put the pot in the planting hole—with sandy, ...

The Shingle Springers 4-H Club serves Shingle Springs and outlaying areas. The monthly club meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Shingle Springs. Learn about one of more ...