Soaring demand and extreme weather worsened by climate change have wiped out harvests of the popular purple yam.

Instant access to fresh lemons opens your life up to endless cleaning and cooking hacks -- but your going to need to prune ...

Mistletoe is a mysterious holiday plant that many of us may not understand much about other than the fact that you may be at ...

Heavy snow can harm many plants; protecting your garden helps keep shrubs, flowers, and evergreens healthy all winter. Preparing early—by removing debris, watering thoroughly, and adding mulch or ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Broadleaf evergreen trees and shrubs are susceptible to damage from dry winter winds and fluctuating temperatures. Learn how to protect evergreen plants against winter damage and care for them through ...

From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving ...

A jury declared the city was party responsible for the creek erosion that caused an Atascadero family to leave their home forever — but it was not found solely to blame.

Discover the environmental benefits of choosing a live Christmas tree. Learn how it supports local economy, absorbs carbon ...

A rare fossil plant reveals how early plants moved water and food, helping to explain the secrets of tree growth.

With holiday guests arriving at many of our homes in the coming days, you might be wondering how to deter them from parking ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden?