Don’t let your precious crops and ornamentals fall victim to garden ailments! We show you how to identify and hopefully ...

Young children can learn about math concepts through activities rooted in exploring the outdoors.

Here are seven medicinal plant species that have proved their worth in gold and may well have more to give to the future of ...

Sometimes by this time in February, the hellebores planted many years ago in a flower bed are showing buds, but that hasn’t ...

Who doesn't love a Japanese garden? The peace, harmony and beauty of these spaces is appealing to so many of us. Whether ...

This is a great time of year to see birds’ nests. A search for bird nests is like an archaeological dig, without the ground and without the dig. Shrubs and trees are naked, allowing an open ...

What’s a tulip tree? There are two plant species grown in Marin that are called tulip trees. Magnolia soulangeana, a ...

All trees need sunlight to grow, but lucky for home dwellers, some trees do well in low-lighting conditions, making them ...

Here's how to grow and care eucalyptus in your garden like an expert. Plus, ideas on how to harvest and use the plant ...

Do you have a fiery personality? Maybe a strong, low-maintenance evergreen will calm you down. Here are some must-have zodiac ...

In last week’s column we looked at some projects that can improve habitat for all wildlife and attract more wild turkeys to a ...

Pruning is "vital" for healthy peach trees, according to Michael Kenins, co-owner of Vista Tree Management and an ...