The kids seem more excited to be more hands-on because we have more tools than we did last year,’ says program leader Kira Higgins ...

Electric composters are a recent innovation with a promising future. Now you can compost at home in small spaces with no ...

When the ground is too frozen for birds to find food and winter seedheads are in short supply, we can help them survive. The ...

In the seasons between the Trails themselves, initiatives like CropSwap, Seedsavers, community gardens, and local gardening ...

Growing Works in Camarillo cultivates plants for public gardens, nurseries, and landscapers using the labor of people with ...

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

Check out the London Nelson Community Center Garden Club at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday in the garden at 301 Center St., Santa ...

Camellias often drop buds in January due to dramatic drops in temperature and harsh winds. You can help prevent bud drop by protecting the shrubs, watering correctly, and fertilizing properly.

Gardeners have been told to spray garlic water in the gardens to keep rodents at bay. Making gardens a haven for wildlife is ...

Gardeners with fences have been told to install netting for a key reason. Animals are an important presence in your garden, ...

As the chilly months roll on, our gardens and parks are carpeted with leaves. But before you reach for the rake and bag up ...

Crocks are broken pieces of terracotta pots or similar material placed at the bottom of containers to improve drainage. The ...