Ibe Liebenberg is a seasonal California firefighter who grew up in Paradise. In his essay, he describes the rebirth he has ...

Each time winter storms pass over Sacramento, the work begins to collect all the fallen trees blown over by strong gusts and ...

Many gardens include at least one rose and perhaps several. Roses are dormant from late winter to early spring (when buds ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

I have solitude, peace here,” says Stella Cruz, whose native plant garden was a gift from Pollinator Project Rogue Valley.

An excellent choice for a small ornamental tree with year-round interest is the kumquat or one of its hybrids, which do not ...

Just over 9,000 monarchs were counted in California last winter, the second lowest ever since the annual count began in 1997 ...

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• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Stark aerial photos of the Eaton and Palisades fires show blocks of ash where houses used to be, and a surprising number of ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.