I have noticed tuberous begonia, lily, dahlia and gladiolus bulbs for sale in local stores. Can they all be planted outside now? Flower bulbs fit into two basic categories: tender bulbs that can be ...

CAPITOLA >> In September, the signature Capitola Begonia Festival will hold the city’s 65th annual event and last, organizers said Tuesday. The free Labor Day weekend event’s sole begonia blossom ...

If sunlight is scarce in your backyard it's important to choose the right shade-loving plants to make the best of the space. Plants that adapt easily to shade conditions tend to be understated ...

Q: How should I start my begonia bulbs indoors? I saved last summer's plants by bringing them indoors for the winter. I cut back the stems in December as they turned into very ugly houseplants. Now I ...

Q: When my neighbor moved last fall, he gave me a big bag of tuberose begonia bulbs that he had grown the past years around his house — but he didn't tell me what to do with them this summer. Do I ...

Question: I have tuberous begonias in pots in a protected spot on my porch. How do I save them for next year? Answer: Tuberous begonia tubers can be saved over the winter and planted again the next ...

We often think of flowering bulbs as the go-to plants for winter color. But we can also look ahead now to warmer weather by planting summer flowering bulbs such as gladiolas, cannas, dahlias and ...

Tuberous begonias come in a variety of colors. Begonias do best with morning sun to full shade. Examine begonia tubers before storing them for the season. This tuber looks fine on one side but has ...