Planting hummingbird friendly plants isn't just about pretty flowers: You want a mix of blooms and food sources. That's why ...

When it comes to squash varieties, there are way too many to count. This delicious fruit is one of the longest cultivated food plants, with a storied history that dates back over 8,000 years. This is ...

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It's not unusual for borders and containers to look drab by the end of August. Most of the star players in summer borders have faded by now, but there are plants you can buy at the garden centre to ...

Going by common names such as Blueblossom, California Lilac or Mountain Lilac, it's not surprising that Ceanothus are popular shrubs for many styles of gardens, with spectacular blooms in colors ...

Californian lilacs (Ceanothus) are woody, shrubby plants in sizes that range from ground-covering bushes up to a small tree. Native to the Pacific coast of North America, they make a spectacular sight ...

Q: Last summer I got all my evergreen trees removed but the roots still remain, some above ground level so sowing a lawn is not an option. The space is almost inaccessible to machinery to grind out ...

Clearly, there’s no shortage of flowers in Southern California. As I write this near the end of 2024, roses, iris and California fuchsia are still blooming in my Ventura garden, and hummingbirds are ...

The apple has a long history as a beloved fruit in America. Stories of Johnny Appleseed, the enjoyment of apple picking, the deliciousness of apple pie, and the growing market for craft ciders are ...

The Mendocino College Horticulture Department is prepared for another “bloom” of shoppers who have discovered that fall is the best time to plant in our region. The annual Plant Sale takes place ...