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

Without protection, certain fruit trees are susceptible to frost damage. As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for ...

Tino Carnevale is preparing The Patch for frosty nights ahead. Frost is caused by cold air sinking to the ground on cold, still, clear nights. Plants are affected by frost when the water in their leaf ...

I just planted my garden and now frost is on the forecast!?! With the frost-free season quickly approaching, it is time to consider options to protect your tender vegetable plants for brief periods of ...

Frost can sneak up on you and put a real damper on your garden’s progress. Knowing how to protect your plants when temperatures drop is key to keeping everything healthy and thriving. Whether you’re ...

Frost is especially great during the end of winter and early spring, so it is important to keep an eye on the weather forecasts during this time. That way, when frost is predicted, gardeners can ...

As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...

If you’re trying to hang on to your winter garden for just a few more weeks, frost protection is certainly on your “to do” list. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of different frost protection ...

Freezing temperatures damage plants by causing ice crystals to form in their cells. Frost-damaged vegetation withers and turns a dark brown or black. Ice crystals can also form in citrus fruit, ...

SOPHIE THOMSON: I don't need my winter coat today but there's a definite chill in the air so this scarf is very welcome. So if I need a bit of warmth and protection, so too do my plants. Up here in ...