From beautiful flowers to tasty snacks, these new Trader Joe’s spring picks cost under $15. Smart, affordable finds middle-class shoppers can stock up on.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 is our autumnal equinox, or first day of autumn. This begins a very important and busy time in the desert ...

Using fabric softener and dryer sheets will make your towels less absorbent. Learn how to remove the residue and keep towels ...

Plants respond to drought in several ways. Leaves may curl, turn brown, or drop prematurely. Flowering may stop, and new ...

Expand your garden's color palette with unique plants like Rudbeckia triloba and perennial sunflowers, offering vibrant ...

The last effective, but costly, method of deterring deer is the use of barriers. Fences, wraps and netting can all be used to keep deer at bay. Remember, a deer can easily jump over an 8-foot fence to ...

Another busy summer garden season is drawing to a close, but celebrations are continuing at Pine Reflections Gift and Garden ...

Hydrangeas can be tricky to care for. Experts say adding a simple natural item to the soil could be the key to encouraging ...

CNPS holds native plant sales in September and in May. In May, the flowers are glorious and annuals are featured but, of ...

California is blessed with many native sages, including annuals, herbaceous perennials, and woody shrubs, many of which flourish in the North Valley. Native sages occur from coastal bluffs to dry ...

Another variety that blooms up to December is 1001 Summer Nights, which has coral-coloured flowers, from £29.99 at Dobies.

Susan Bachman West originally planned to enter the medical field. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College in 1996, and a master’s degree in biology from Purdue University in ...