Like so many other popular garden plants, celery originated in the Mediterranean. It was first mentioned in Chinese writings in the 5th century AD and has been cultivated for centuries. Ancient civilizations used celery as a medicinal plant. In 14th-century Italy, it...
We said, “easier.” “More fun.” We didn’t say “cheaper.” Some gadgets on this list cost more than a Caribbean cruise. But if you’ve got money to burn and love technology and gardening, they offer a way to blend your...
Iris plants are long-lasting perennials belonging to the Iridaceae family. Some varieties can live more than a century. They’re native to Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa and have adapted to diverse habitats, from temperate climates to semi-desert...
There are hundreds of songs about butterflies. Zero songs about the lowly cutworm. It’s easy to understand why, despite the rhyming difficulties of a word like “butterfly.” Butterflies enchant us. Their brilliant colors and graceful flight capture...
“Fuchsia” may be hard to spell, but it’s easy to care for. Of course, we’re talking about the spectacular flowering shrub that thrives in Southern California’s mild climate. With just a little TLC, a fuchsia plant will reward you with...
