Fire-resistant plants don’t have to mean colourless or sparse, as choosing the right ones can shape both form and function in the landscape. Plants like California fuchsia, lavender and agave retain ...

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

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Wildfire preparation is an unfortunate reality in the dry Southwest. Yet in a time when ...

In 2017, Grace Diebel’s parents nearly lost their Glen Ellen home in the Nuns Fire, which tore through the upper Sonoma Valley on the same night as the Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa, destroying 1,355 ...

The Park Fire is the fifth-largest wildfire in the history of California, having burned about 390,000 acres and destroyed more than 400 structures. Authorities say it began when a man pushed a burning ...

The risk of fire increases during hot weather and drought and can lead to property damage and widespread wildfires. However, growing fire-resistant plants near your home can help to protect your ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Six months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, more than 10,000 parcels have been cleared of debris and rebuilding ...

Rising temperatures and record-setting wildfire activity are changing how Americans think about their outdoor spaces. In January alone, 2,128 fires scorched over 64,000 acres, ranking as the third ...