From California to Washington to Arizona, this time of year is one of the most magical—boasting longer days, warmer weather ...

Regardless of whether you want to use artichokes as a veggie or a flower (or both!), it's easy enough to grow this ...

NASA scientists are using airborne technology to track flowers from above, offering new insights into seasonal plant cycles.

Perennial statice or sea lavender (Limonium perezeii) has purple and white ... bushes (Buddleia spp.) flower heavily without fertilization. Succulents, cactuses, and California natives also ...

To ensure longevity, remove all leaves from the flower stalks when harvested, and hang them upside down in a shady spot for two weeks.

Store artichokes loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or two. They’re prone to mold, so make sure ...

The loss of Eaton Canyon park means this unique place, with easy hiking and access to the Angeles National Forest, will be ...

Through retreats at the New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur, Pico Iyer explores the tension between inner peace and worldly ...

These are the best places to see California's wildflowers this spring, including Antelope Valley, Lake Tahoe, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree.

Photo courtesy of California Bureau of Land Management/Flickr After several wet winters in a row followed by springs of ...

California transforms in spring with rolling hills of poppies and desert valleys bursting with color. Here’s where to catch the season’s best blooms.

They’re offering a wide range of tomato plants in nearly every color, size and shape. In case you didn’t get the memo, March is Tomatozania-mania-party time in Southern California, when ...