It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain variety of fruit tree we are the beneficiaries of clonal propagation; that is, the fruit we harvest is coming from canopy growth (called a ...

After years of planning, Isla Vista has a new park. The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District celebrated the grand opening of Pardall Gardens on ...

Q: If one wants both drought-tolerant (water-efficient) and California native wildflowers, what are the options?

Once a seed germinates, it is committed to one location. Plants are sessile—stuck where they started out—forced to cope with ...

Most think of shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants when it comes to succulents gardening ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

This video shows 20 really beautiful drought-tolerant houseplants that require minimal watering, perfect for busy people or anyone looking for easy-care greenery, featuring plants that thrive in dry ...

With more than 6,000 species of California native plants, you would think that would be enough for a garden devoted exclusively to them. Yet occasionally you come across a plant with a pedigree that ...