Whether you're a gardening expert or can't keep a succulent alive, today is the day to strive for a greener thumb, celebrate the beauty of plants and embrace the joy of growing something of your own.

About a year or so after Sherry Ashbaugh and her husband moved into their home on a sprawling corner lot in El Cajon, they began to focus on creating a native garden. The couple had both worked in the ...

Container gardening is a fantastic way to add beauty and color to small spaces, patios, balconies, and even indoor settings. One of the joys of gardening in containers is the versatility it offers; ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

Layer your garden from pathway to treetop for beauty, wildlife, and good eating. Layer your garden from pathway to treetop for beauty, wildlife, and good eating. Explore a native plant garden that ...

Whether you’re short on garden space or simply want to bring more texture to your patio, ornamental grasses make exceptional container plants. "They're hardy, versatile, and well-suited to different ...

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...

Question: I want to garden at home, but I have limited space. Can I grow a thriving container garden here in Sonoma County? Answer: Absolutely! Container gardening is not only a space-saver, it’s also ...

In some ways, plants are like people. They need food and water. They’re made to grow. And each one is meant to put down roots in the right environment and thrive. For 30 years, the Northeast Texas ...