It’s no secret that gardening demands patience, particularly when growing plants from seeds. But if you want to add instant color to your landscape, certain plants are better choices than others.

The weather has been mild, so I headed out to search for my favorite native plant, the skunk cabbage (Simplocarpus foetidus). It’s a distinctive ...

These days, the morning sun on the snow is almost blinding, but the cold and snow are going to be around for a long time. Looking at the spot in the yard where the snowdrop plants are planted, I find ...

When gardeners talk about plant health, the conversation often jumps straight to fertilizers, pest control, or the latest miracle spray. But long before any of that matters—before seeds even hit the ...

Give your garden a head start on summer with rare blue blooms that look almost too vivid to be real – all grown easily from ...

As trends often go, what’s old is new again, and the garden is no exception. Romantic and whimsical gardens are back in style, along with many classic blooms like roses, hydrangeas, and 2024’s “it” ...

Gardening isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for you. Even if you’re just getting started, gardening can increase your activity levels and lower your stress. According to the Mayo Clinic, the ...

Poway Valley Garden Club’s Flower Show and Plant sale this year will emphasize fruit and vegetable plants and potted plants that provide beautiful foliage, organizers said. The 46th annual event set ...