A recent question I received was, “What can I grow in darkness?” Hmm, I thought mushrooms, but asked, “Do you mean dense shade?” Shade can be very welcome during our hot summers. There are several ...

Bonsai may seem complicated, but if you follow these steps, it's an easy and rewarding hobby that makes gardening possible no matter where you live!

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Once daytime highs start staying in the 80s, and certainly as they hit the 90s and nighttime lows stay in the 70s, the plants ...

I see many gardens with beds that have irregular edges. Your beds will look better and be easier to mow along if they have ...

Watering plants in the middle of the day can be ineffective, especially on hot, sunny days. In the afternoons, water ...

Julia "Butterfly" Hill began participating in a tree sit, which lasted for 738 days. This Earth Day, we look back at her ...

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Imagine standing in the silent presence of a living being that has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the birth of ...

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A dwarf lemon is flourishing nearby, next to large containers holding rosemary, a Mexican lime tree and a small manzanita.