Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most people think that winter means everything in the garden apart from the tough old evergreens is dead or dormant. But that's not the case.
Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...
Gamble Garden is kicking off its edible gardening series on Jan. 18. File photo courtesy UC Master Gardeners of Napa County. Whether you’re looking for tips on how to maintain your winter landscape, ...
Winter is far from devoid of living plants, with all kinds of species thriving throughout, and this is also a good time to ...
"Although January is late for planting many bulbs, with many popular types such as daffodils, tulips and crocuses ideally planted from September through to November, if you still have bulbs to plant ...
Want to add a little color to those gloomy winter days? Spring-flowering trees or shrubs can be forced into bloom indoors ...
The first plant I taught each of my three kids to identify was poison ivy. Making sure they knew how to avoid a plant that can cause such discomfort was important to me as a parent. Although they ...
As we approach the new year, I find myself thinking about fresh starts in the garden. While many people see winter as a time of rest for their landscape, here in the South, it’s actually one of the ...
YOUR SCREEN. IT MAY SEEM A LITTLE COUNTERINTUITIVE, BUT NOW IS ACTUALLY THE PERFECT TIME TO GET OUT IN THE YARD AND DO SOME PLANTING. EXPERTS SAY COLDER MONTHS ARE AN IDEAL TIME TO PLANT TREES IN THE ...
What a beautiful fall season, complete with gorgeous weather! Start bringing your indoor plants back inside if you haven’t already. Check the plants for insect pests and repot if needed. When you move ...