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 ...

A pollinator garden is a type of garden that is designed to attract and support pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other insects. Pollinator gardens are made up of nectar and pollen-rich plants ...

If you want to truly support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, planting a few “pollinator-friendly” flowers isn’t always ...

If you spend a morning outside, sitting with a cup of coffee in the midst of a gorgeous garden, you’ll realize the importance of plants for pollinators. Bees, butterflies, moths and flower flies flit ...

Rosemary is known for drawing pollinators to the garden. Double its power when you plant it next to this other herb for ...

Got empty garden beds that feel more like barren patches than backyard paradise? It happens ot the best of us. Every gardener ...

Pollinator gardens can enhance your property and well-being. Who doesn’t delight in the image of butterflies alighting on flowers outside your window? There has been an explosion of interest in ...

Hummingbirds aren't just gorgeous, they're also essential pollinators that can help your garden thrive. Keep them coming back with these DIY bird feeders.

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important members of our ecosystem. Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the ...

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important members of our ecosystem. Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the ...

Susan Brantley is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology and a 2025 winner of the Teaching Excellence Award. A peaceful spot to unwind on a beautiful day. A haven where butterflies flit among ...