You can grow chestnuts in Southern California. You will need to incorporate lots of compost and gypsum in the soil prior to ...

If you're looking for a pop of color even in the most dreary winter months, consider planting this easy-growing shrub with ...

North Bay Zero Waste Week begins Oct.11. It is part of an annual global campaign that begins with a grass-roots approach to raise awareness about the environmental impacts of waste and ways to live a ...

It’s about to happen: That one morning in the third or fourth week of October, when you wake up and the air feels different — cool, maybe a bit damp … and you know fall is here. • Cut melons when the ...

Tender or borderline hardy plants won’t appreciate being left outdoors in your flower beds all winter. Abandoning them to the elements risks certain death, but rather than lifting them to bring them ...

For those of us seeking lush gardens, bountiful harvests and vibrant color, nitrogen is a key element to promote plant health.

As the days get colder and the nights get longer, we'll take all the vibrant plants we can get. Luckily, one plant can shine all the way until spring.