While almost all species of camellias can be grown in the southern half of the state, there are now varieties that are hardy ...

Winter doesn’t have to be a gray, lifeless season. In fact, it can be a riot of color, fragrance, and life if you know which ...

The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

Starting to look good in my garden this week is the pretty camellia Yuletide, planted in a large container at the back of the ...

December can be a nerve-wracking time for many gardeners. The weather gets colder every week, snow begins to accumulate on garden beds, and the glory days of spring and summer seem like a lifetime ago ...

Dreaming of a fresh new backyard? January is the perfect time to get started. Here are some tips from two local garden ...

Question: We have seen ads for tea plants. Can tea be raised locally? Answer: Tiny little tea leaves with winter blooms can be cultivated in Central Florida and more-northern Florida landscapes. Tea ...

The glossy green foliage tolerates salt-laden air making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens. Hardy and undemanding, escallonia is a fabulous low-maintenance shrub. Best grown in fertile, ...

Sonoma Botanical Garden will launch “Bonsai & Blossoms” on Jan. 9, a winter exhibition highlighting flowering bonsai ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.