Check out the nursery, online websites, and garden books for new plant varieties that use less water. In a drought year, consider native plants suitable for our area.

Carrots are a cool-season crop that can be grown from seeds in containers. Learn how to grow carrots in containers and select ...

St. Patrick’s Day is all about the “wearin’ of the green,” but did you ever consider the “growin’ of the green” in your ...

Even in this super-colorful springtime, let’s slow down to appreciate a handful of peculiar, often underappreciated oddities ...

If you live near live oak trees, you will often see plants like Spanish moss or lichens growing on them. You might also see ...

Lake Junaluska will soon be a canvas of wildflowers. Enjoy the fleeting beauty with a series of free guided spring wildflower ...

The seeds have been planted for several years, and now the Sherman Library & Gardens “Grow the Gardens” campaign has taken root. On the eve of its 60th anniversary, Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona ...

The results may be stunning, but gardening on a slope isn’t without it's challenges. Seattle-area pros offer their best ...

Get your porch, patio, and backyard ready for the best season of the year.

UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor Thomas Algeo has been studying the planet's five major mass extinctions since the Ordovician Period, when global sea levels were much higher than today. In a ...

Propagating ferns is a simple process, and if you time it correctly, you can guarantee a burst of fresh growth to help fill out your new plants.

Astilbes are unique because they produce gorgeous blooms without much sun. These other plants will thrive in similar conditions and complete your beds.