Drought and Water-Wise Gardening
Information on sustainable gardening and irrigation practices to conserve water. Includes articles from the Real Dirt column on drought and native plants, and a climate appropriate plants for Northern California.
Gardening and Landscaping
Contains the best go-to websites for gardening, home orchards, berries, and general landscaping. Includes local Vegetable Planting Guides for the valley and foothill areas.
Pests and Invasive Plants
How to control pests, invasive plants, and weeds. Information on controlling insect pests using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. Links to UC ANR Pest Notes and sites that deal specifically with invasive pests, plants, and weeds.
Firewise Landscape
Learn how to create a sustainable and fire-safe landscape to defend your home against wildland fires. Includes living with fire, landscaping, and fire recovery.
Places to Visit
Local places of general gardening interest including nature centers and gardens that feature native plants. A list of Butte CountyFarmers’ Markets is also included.
Learn & Explore
A list of local organizations offering gardening-related workshops conducted by Master Gardeners and others. Can't make a workshop? Watch a webinar or video online. Explore books, magazines, videos, and workshops.
Get Involved
Join a garden group, organization, or club and get involved in an organization that focuses on gardening, agriculture, horticulture, and native plants.
Garden Guide and Three-Year Journal
Compiled and edited by the UC-trained Master Gardeners of Butte County, this county-specific book contains research-based, and sustainable information and tips for every home gardener.