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Kale and collards, a type of kale, share the same species, Brassica oleracea, and are considered non-heading or loose-leaf members of the cabbage family. Both grow best in the cool season, sweetened by frost.

Without California farming, American shopping carts would be a lot emptier — and pricier. But all that abundance is no accident: It’s the result of federal support for science and brilliant research g...

With reserves already thin, water managers in places such as Utah and Idaho are warning that summer could bring stricter conservation rules and heightened wildfire danger.

Microplastic pollution is a largely unexplored yet pervasive environmental problem, in terrestrial environments, including impacts on plants and food crops. ...

Santa Clara County deputies found thousands of dollars worth of stolen plants at a home and say that over the course of a year, three suspects took the plants from stores and would sell them at flea m...

Healthy soil is the secret to a successful garden. Just like you need nutritious food to grow and thrive, your plants need healthy soil to produce beautiful flowers, delicious vegetables, and strong r...

We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of the tree-of-heaven scouting portion of the Invasive Species Scout Project. Thanks to the passion, curiosity, and dedication of our UC Master Garde...

"Roots of Cool" is an all-women art show focused on the role trees (and the shade they provide) play in making urban life healthier.

A few strands of thin, feathery, green plants growing under the dock didn’t catch anyone’s attention last spring. But those strands spread quickly and within months the lake’s calm waters were tangled...

Stephen Reid credits the UC Master Gardener program for preparing him for his role as assistant curator for the rose portion of the famous botanic garden in Pasadena.

What happens when nutrition experts team up with gardening pros? Communities across California get healthier, one garden at a time.The partnership between CalFresh Healthy Living, UC, and the UC Maste...

In the study, Penn State researchers examined the effects of imidacloprid, a common insecticide, on bumble bees.

The library is looking for donations of native plant seeds that can help restore the ecosystem.

Julia Van Soelen Kim shares advice for gardeners concerned about how ash from the Palisades and Eaton fires might impact their crops.