Many native plants, including some ferns, are adapted to dry shade. We are fortunate that many non-native plants from regions ...

The state is seeing a sharp water divide this year, with lots of rain in the north while the south has stayed dry. A ...

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 ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need ideas, attend the class “Some ...

These spots often confound gardeners who haven’t yet learned that many attractive plants thrive in dry shade ... big-leaf maples and California laurel trees, some in deep shade.

Oregon and Northern California instead. When the air is warm and dry, transpiration and evaporation also suck water out of the plants and soil. That leaves dry vegetation that can provide fuel for ...