Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Succulents are remarkable for the many shapes ...

If you're searching for plants with silver foliage to include in your fantasy garden, Jacobaea maritima, most commonly referred to as dusty miller, is a great choice. Formerly known by the scientific ...

Pale foliage enhances gardens everywhere, but in our dry summer climate it can make the difference between a memorable and a disappointing late summer scene. Because so many bluish-gray plants ...

La cineraria (nombre científico, Jacobaea maritima, anteriormente Senecio cineraria), ha sido nombrada la planta del mes de julio en el Jardín Botánico-Histórico de La Concepción. El nombre del género ...

You might recall when I went on and on about the cineraria plants in Kathie Ferree’s garden (Huntington Beach) last spring. She starts her cineraria from seed each year. And with their shades of ...

Having a small backyard does put certain limitations on the type of gardening projects you can accommodate. However, there are plenty of tips to make your garden space look and feel bigger so you can ...