There’s nothing like that first spring salad you’ve been babying for weeks. And there’s nothing like walking out one damp ...

Q: Every winter, I end up losing some of my indoor plants. They will look fine all summer, but once winter comes, they quickly decline and die. How can I prevent this from happening? Many plants will ...

Pets have always been an important highlight of Grow a Garden. They not only serve as cosmetics for players to show off, but also provide excellent abilities. The Topaz Snail is one such pet that was ...

During the spring and fall, when Marin County gets rain, slugs and snails are a constant presence in my West Marin garden. Much to my chagrin, according to the University of California’s Statewide ...

Gardening is a rewarding pastime for many, but what isn't so satisfying is the never-ending battle with pests who want to destroy your garden in sundry ways. One common pest is the snail. While there ...

Rain came one evening to soften the afternoon heat. I sat outside on my back steps watching the clouds grow ever fuller, swelling like gray balloons until they finally burst, spilling out across the ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Ned is a perfectly nice snail. If he had a dating profile, it might read: good listener, stable home, likes broccoli, seeks love. But he’s already exhausted his local options ...