There is nothing more satisfying than growing and harvesting crops straight from your own garden. It is a rewarding experience and, with these inspirational ideas, you can have a beautiful and ...

When David Barnett first moved to his property — a third of an acre — in Olema 32 years ago, the setting was a big selling point. “I loved that there was so much space, and great views of Tomales Bay ...

Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer. When many native bloomers are past their spring glory ...

Magnolias are magnificent plants, with thickly textured tepals resembling the sort of heavy satin normally worn by upmarket brides and debutantes of old. This ancient group of plants evolved some 95 ...

Docents at the Tucson Botanical Gardens call barrio gardens "ordered chaos." Landscape architect Stephen Grede calls the style a "mishmash," while homeowner Anne Hazen says her garden is "random" in ...