Though I would rather write about flowers and trees, sometimes a weed really needs to be brought to your attention. Leafy ...

Gardening is supposed to be a labor of love that boosts endorphins, but it's not that cut and dry. This hobby is stressful, and sometimes, just not worth it.

Discover five low-maintenance ground cover plants that suppress weeds, fill bare soil and bring easy colour to your garden.

Groundhogs can be destructive garden pests that devour your plants. Follow expert advice to learn how to get rid of ...

Have you ever eaten a green potato, or a bunch of rhubarb leaves? Hopefully not, because these two plant parts can be toxic to humans. While they may seem edible, they contain chemicals that can make ...

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface receptors, ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number of ...

Do you know which plants can give you a skin rash? It’s not just poison ivy. Being out in nature is good for body, mind, and spirit, but when you come home from your nature walk with an itchy rash — ...

Are we ready for summer? We’ve had roller coaster spring weather, which is typical for this part of California. Also typical ...