Verbena is a blue color herb with a million-dollar look. This hardworking herb has been cherished in gardens, kitchens, and medicine cabinets for centuries. The Celts, Romans, and early herbalists considered it a powerful sacred plant and used it in purification...
Are you looking for a pretty but low-maintenance plant for your garden? Yarrow might be the ticket. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It’s instantly recognizable for its lacy, feathery foliage and clusters of tiny...
The Southern California forecast in July? Warm with plenty of sunshine. In October? Still warm with plenty of sunshine. A summer thunderstorm is a rare sight in a region that blends desert landscapes with more temperate zones. Los Angeles wouldn’t exist without...
There’s nothing quite like the satisfying, crisp, juicy sweetness of a watermelon picked fresh from the garden. Nothing could be better — except maybe a watermelon that’s even crisper, juicier, and sweeter. You’ve followed the planting schedules, the...
Lazy gardeners, rejoice! If your goal is a maximum return for minimum effort, cosmos are the flowers for you! These native Mexican, Central American, and South American plants, with delicate, feathery foliage and a broad color palette, are the embodiment of...
