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Join us for a hands-on, creative adventure where you'll design a one-of-a-kind succulent centerpiece to bring your holiday table to life.

Whenever I read about a plant that is described as a prolific self-seeder or self-sower, red flags go up.

My first visittoButchart Gardens in Victoria, B.C. was more than 40 years ago, on a day trip from Vancouver. I loved it so much, especially the beautiful begonias. It does feel strange not to have been back until now. I am so glad, however, that we finally vacationed in Victoria recently.

By now you have heard of purple tomatoes, and you've probably heard of heart-shaped tomatoes, but have you heard of the Dwarf Purple Heart tomato?

I have always loved zinnias for their vast range of colors and beauty. We once had a farm near me that you could go and pick your own flowers to bring home and enjoy, sadly they are no longer there. Since they moved on I decided I would try and plant some by seed this year.

Up and coming: The UCCE Master Gardener Fall Plant Exchange, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 9 AM to 12 PM. Fall is a great time to plant, not just for the plant's health for the gardener's as well. The soil is warm, but the air temperature is usually a little cooler.

My husband and I went into Alameda for a street fair in late July. While trying to stand out of the way while my husband waited in a baked goods line, a large, intriguing shrub caught my eye. It was very overgrown and was the only planting in front of what looked like an old apartment building.

Students back to school Farmers Markets in full bloom Garden harvest thoughts...

I have a potted Meyer lemon tree (Citrus Meyer) that I have regrettably neglected these past few months. I recently took some time to give it some tender loving care and was relieved to discover that my tree was doing well and even sprouted some new growth.

Capparis spinosa, aka, caper bush is a fruiting plant (not a vegetable) native to the Mediterranean region, parts of Asia and the Arabian peninsula.