Weeds are big competitors for water, sunlight and nutrients, which are all needed to ensure successful germination of ...

When Nina Raj saw the sky glow orange outside her Altadena home as the Eaton fire approached last Tuesday, the first thing ...

Plant Poppy Flower Seeds in Fall A summer garden filled with colorful poppy flowers starts in autumn. Either let your poppies dry out and naturally scatter seeds at the end of the growing season or ...

If you're anything like me, you get that itch to keep gardening even when the world outside is frozen solid. That's where ...

Bee balm is known by many names, including bergamot and Monarda, but whatever you call it, this bloom will bring all the ...

Many animals store food in preparation for winter or just to be eaten later. Bears and wolves are among those that stash prey ...

Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good?

Cilantro, basil and parsley are great candidates to start indoors in January. These are generally low-maintenance herbs that ...

The winter is the quietest time for any gardener, but it doesn’t need to be a period of total dormancy. There are many plants ...

To grow microgreens, start by preparing your tray with a 1- to 2-inch layer of seed-starting mix or potting soil. Evenly scatter your microgreen seeds over the surface, making sure they’re not ...