SoCal weather has been weird. We had the hottest December through February on record, then a heat wave in March. These ...

Most gardeners are watering their drought-tolerant plants to death. Lavender, sedum, and agave are among the most frequently killed plants in American home gardens; not from heat or lack of rain, but ...

Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow since their needs are different from other houseplants. They may be somewhat picky when it comes to light, water, and humidity, bu ...

Grow near walls in small gardens successfully by choosing heat-tolerant plants that thrive in sun-baked microclimates rather ...

Have you also been pruning your hydrangeas wrong this whole time? This genius hydrangea pruning tip will maximise blooms ...

Mike Arnold recommends planning for a potentially drier summer by choosing drought-tolerant plants, like agave and Texas sage ...

My passion for journalism has always been the guiding thread of my journey. From my very first experiences, I knew that telling the world’s stories, capturing its nuances, and conveying them with ...

Just because you’re watching your glucose levels (a.k.a. blood sugar), doesn’t mean you have to forego natural sweeteners. Though they may appear similar (and may be swapped in certain recipes), which ...

When should broccoli be planted? Should the seeds be started indoors or can I plant the seeds directly into the ground? For an early summer crop, seeds should be started inside from January to early ...

COALIGNA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Water is a valuable resource for farmers across the Central Valley. The Farm of the Future at Coalinga College is no exception. "You know, the restrictions of water ...

Q: We have three heirloom Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving cacti. The oldest is over 75 years old, which we inherited from my wife’s grandmother. The second-oldest is nearly 50 years old, and I ...

Question: My roses have grown tall and need pruning. When is the best time and how much of each bush should I remove? Answer: Most gardeners choose the middle of February for major rose pruning. All ...