Calypso orchid, fairy slipper (Calypso bulbosa) — A single, dainty, purple-magenta-yellow-white blossom atop a slender stem ...

In his autobiography Stone Mad (1974), Murphy recalled how a sculptor once told him, “There’s no regularity in nature”, and ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden. Bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a ...

AROUND this time of the year bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Ephemerals are unusual plants that love early spring weather: cool and a bit wet. They bring color and otherworldly flowers to shadier corners. They tend to hug the ground plane, avoiding the cold, ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s ...

These vintage-inspired Easter decorating ideas, showcase artful crafts and seasonal style tips for a celebration with a retro ...

I love tearing off that calendar page and seeing that April is upon us. This spring has been unbelievably smooth as it slowly sashays its way back into our world. We had some tipsy turvy ups and downs ...

Radim Schreiber won the grand prize in the federation’s 2024 Garden for Wildlife Photo Contest, beating out 5,000 other submissions. Schreiber’s winning entry was taken in his garden, showing a ...

Snow often blankets the streets, completing the magical picture. No matter when you visit, Leavenworth’s charm works its magic on visitors of all ages. It’s close enough for a day trip but feels ...

It’s as if the sun, which is suddenly more visible in the sky, has an ally in the color of so many spring blooms.