Every single fall, just as the nights start drawing in and my children turn into the rosy-cheeked equivalent of plague rats ...

Thanksgiving is looming on the horizon. Amid the flurry of house cleaning, decorating to welcome guests to the feast, shopping and pre-prep of side dishes to avoid the frantic crush ...

Getting your herb garden ready for winter includes pruning and clearing out spent material. These are the herbs you need to ...

As the weather starts to cool down, it’s time to plant an abundance of fresh flowers and produce. Here's what to plant in ...

They know their time is fleeting, and yet they have one mission: to provide for their next generations. While they consume the nutritious nectar our wild and native plants provide, they are collecting ...

What makes San Diego Botanic Garden particularly special among California’s many horticultural attractions is its balance of formal display areas and more naturalistic settings. Some sections feature ...

Winter means death for many different plants, but if you take some cuttings from these herbs, you can propagate them indoors ...

The garden sits nestled in coastal Encinitas, where the marine layer creates a natural air conditioning system that keeps temperatures pleasant even during Southern California’s warmer months. It’s ...

Orange and Clove: the power of scent. The orange pomander descends from medieval “pomanders” (from pomme d’ambre or “amber apple”). They were carried or worn as an herbal amulet to ward off diseases, ...

Understanding companion plants is essential to maximize your herb garden. This herb common in Mediterranean cuisine is a ...

The warmer temperatures of October have come and gone, but autumn in Colorado often extends into November. For avid gardeners ...