In this video, I prune our peach trees and mulch up all the fruit to stop pests (fruit fly) from infesting the orchard. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se ...

Poor pollination, pests, or lack of sunlight can keep fruit from developing fully, so create a bee-friendly, sunny ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

Yes, you can grow olive trees from pits - but no, you can't just use your leftover pits from grocery store olives. Here's ...

Protect trees with tree guards, fencing, and frequent applications of a deterrent. Fertilize only if a soil test detects any ...

Plant trees, not saplings”—that is the motto Assam’s 59-year-old Uttam Kumar Das lives by. In the process, the railway ...

The best way to get rid of mice and prevent them from returning is by sealing any ways for them to get into a home.

For the birds that have brought life and song to your backyard this past summer, the transition to fall is a season of ...

Save some money, and a trip to the grocery store, by growing a fresh batch of certain fruits, veggies, and herbs from your ...

Among the most popular and familiar fruit trees for home gardeners are apple and pear trees. Proper pruning and disease management are very important even for just one or two trees. Apple and pear ...

The researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky argues that we should be very afraid of artificial intelligence’s existential risks.

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