A: I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply ...

This well-illustrated guide captures the beauty, diversity, and engaging world of bees and the native plants that support them. Superbly designed and organized, this is an indispensable source of ...

Q: How reliable are plant identification apps? I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply snap a photo of the plant in ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. Does our central Ohio extended summer have you longing ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. – November 28, 2023 – Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has unveiled the new California Native Plant ...

In a shifting climate, with environmental diversity at risk, it’s never been more important to propagate native plants. Here’s how. By Margaret Roach The native perennial species of our meadows — ...

Starting in February, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will present a new California Native Plant Landscaper Certification course for working and aspiring landscape professionals. Participants in the new ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. When Aurora Anaya bought her little Art Deco house ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Carolyn Longstreth moved to Marin from the northeast 18 years ago, the first thing she searched for was a place to learn about the new plant life around ...