Don't settle for ordinary shrubs when deciding what to plant in your yard. These new and improved cultivars are a step above ...

Dogwoods, in the genus Cornus, are among the most versatile native shrubs. With seasonal interest, tolerance of less than ...

Let me tell you, there's nothing quite like the feeling of harvesting your first perfectly ripe tomato from a raised bed you built with your own hands. I still remember the pride I felt when I picked ...

Invasive plants can take over your yard and kill off other bushes and trees. Here are some you should avoid if you live on ...

Sally Anderson, whose urban garden in Sebastopol is featured on the May 10 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, is “eclectic and ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous ...

The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to protect the thin-leaved peavine ...

Scientists have observed a concerning decline in native pollinator populations due to a variety of factors, including the use ...

A bill in the Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds in Texas. But for years, previous attempts have been ...

Here’s how to create a yard — or container garden — that’s good for nature while making you the envy of your neighborhood: ...

The annual event Saturday featured exhibits from conservationists, wandering dancers, musical performances and more.

Imagine stepping out your back door into a garden brimming with flavors, colors, and stories that stretch back tens of ...