Bromeliads are native to Central and South America, growing on rocks, trees, and the ground in wooded and humid areas. They’re some of our most fascinating and beautiful ornamentals. Their rosette foliage ranges from silvery gray to dark green. It can be...
A long-time favorite for interior foliage, Ficus (fig) comes in many varieties, from large specimens to accent plants of various sizes. The Ficus genus contains 800 species of tropical and subtropical plants. Growth habits vary significantly between varieties. From...
Ferns are special plants. Fossil records show they date back to the Paleozoic era, 400 million years ago. They’ve existed for millions of years and have adapted to nearly every climate and environment on Earth. They flourish in alpine areas and deserts, ponds...
Did you know that you can grow your own beverage plants? Coffee’s a challenge in California, but tea gardens are becoming a thing (and not just another fad). You can grow herbs and teas in your flower bed, containers, or even indoors with the right conditions...
Spending so much time cooped up indoors during quarantine made me want to bring the outdoors in. To combat quarantine boredom and help me pass the time, I decided to spruce up a bookshelf in my sunroom. I needed something that was affordable and doable, given limited...
An herb garden is one of the easiest gardening projects for beginners — and one of the most rewarding. You don’t even need to leave the house and step into 95-degree California heat! With the right preparation and equipment, herbs grow just as well indoors as...
