From tracking migrating monarchs to choosing plants for the garden, an entomologist shares how we can create better habitat ...

Coloring pages can help reduce stress and improve motor skills, sleep, and focus in teenagers—plus they’re simply fun.

Dear Eartha, after such a hot, dry summer and a drought gripping our county, I’m nervous about my garden and lawn heading ...

Perennials: This time of year, beautiful, blooming chrysanthemums appear in garden centers. Unfortunately, they don’t always ...

Many home gardeners think grape-growing is only the milieu of vineyards, but you can plant a small number of grapevines in ...

However, if you are an avid birder, you can create a welcoming year-round garden for songbirds. By planting native plants as ...

Ucross staff is hard at work building the foundation for a beautiful garden outside of the Big Red Ranch House. Featuring a rainbow of roses, a walking path, and benches, this garden will be an ideal ...

A 'Royal Standard' hosta planted in fall is a lovely addition to beds, borders, or containers. Plus, hummingbirds love its ...

The key to growing zinnias that flower abundantly all summer is making sure they get lots of sun. Planting them near ...

On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library via Zoom to learn about California ...

Add some immediate and long-term beauty to the landscape with fall plantings. The soil is warm and the air cooler, making it ...

There's a term for this phenomenon: fasciation. It can be triggered by a mutation, or by things happening in the environment.