PICTURED here is the current world record heaviest onion ever. Grown in 2024 by Gareth Griffin from Guernsey, it tipped the scales at 19lb 7lb.

Rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme and bay laurel, however, will get by indoors if cared for properly. Parsley may grow well, too ...

Copper is highly effective. Copper creates a mild electric reaction that repels snails. This natural powder damages snails’ ...

Snails thrive in certain conditions. Reducing these conditions limits snail activity. Manual removal is effective. This ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs of serious root disease. This month’s gardening tips highlight simple steps ...

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 ...

The scientific community would have you believe that snails come in many, many different varieties, but there’s a much simpler way to classify them: pesky and not pesky. Your typical garden snail ...

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 ...

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In the forests of New Zealand's North Island, park rangers have been working for more than a decade to save a threatened population of giant snails. Now, these are not your average garden snails. They ...