Why winter is a great time to plant and maintain herbs in Southern California
Experts provide a checklist for the herbs to plant and trim right now.
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16 Southern California plant and garden events in 2024
The year in gardening events is just beginning. Here's a list to get you started.
Ghostly garlic and spooky shallots: Why fall is the scary season to bury bulbs
What you need to know about planting garlic, shallots and onions.
Halloween gardening: Experts suggest some spooky season plants
From carnivorous plants to jet-black flowers, these picks would fit right in at Freddy Krueger’s house or next to Ghostface’s telephone.
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Want to garden but don’t have a lot of space? We asked the experts for help
Small-space gardening offers plenty of possibilities.
Potato 101: What you need to know about planting garden tubers
We asked experts for their tips on how to grow potatoes as well as sweet potatoes.
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How recent rains will impact summer gardening in Southern California
Experts say that while trees, shrubs and other plants benefited from all the rain, the cold and wet weather has also resulted in plants developing more slowly and blooming later...
How waterwise, drought-tolerant garden landscapes are being developed
Researchers are looking at everything from plant breeding to tech to prime landscapes for ways to reduce future water usage.
How Southern California researchers are developing the food of the future
Gene editing and selective breeding are among the methods used to deal with a changing climate and growing population.
Why gardeners should consider growing weeds in Southern California
Cal Poly Pomona professor Douglas G. Kent says foraging some varieties can provide tasty superfoods.