Guide to Basic Gardening

14 Gifts the First-time Gardener Will Absolutely Love

When someone you care about starts gardening one thing is clear: They need gear! Here are 14 great ideas that will get their green heart thumping.

November 24, 2021

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Garden Basics

Don’t Put Away Your Tools Just Yet: Your December and January Garden Checklist

What to do in your garden now—no matter where you are in the West.

November 30, 2021

December 27, 2021

Flowers & Plants

Six Houseplants You Need to Add to Your Collection

Collecting houseplants is harmlessly addictive, so let’s feed the beast with the plants you need, along with care tips for each.

December 21, 2021

January 4, 2022

Home & Garden

Storage Solutions to Enjoy Your Harvest All Year Long

Here’s how to store your peppers, berries, tomatoes, green beans, and more, so you can enjoy your harvest all year long.

August 5, 2021

August 7, 2021

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Landscaping

How to Plant a Meadow Garden—Even In the City

A meadow can be in a front yard, backyard, on a hillside, even in urban areas. Here are the tips you need to plant one at home.

January 20, 2022

January 18, 2022

Flowers & Plants

All About Proteas, the Otherworldly Flowers Taking over the West (and the Farmer Who Loves Them)

If you’ve ever looked at a bouquet and wondered “what the heck is THAT flower,” chances are it was a protea, an ancient species native to the Southern hemisphere that loves the hills of San Diego County.

December 30, 2021

Flowers & Plants

The Houseplant of 2022 Is Beginner-Friendly Peperomia. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

This hardy semi-succulent is perfect for aspiring plant parents thanks to its forgiving nature.

December 9, 2021

December 23, 2021

A Cabana that opens out to the hot tub makes full use of a San Francisco Garden

Landscaping

A Family Garden Gets a Three-Sided Cabana and an Inviting Meadow, Too

A backyard meadow with a water-tight cabana that opens up to the hot tub keeps a San Francisco family using their outdoor space all year round.

October 6, 2021

October 7, 2021

Gardening Hacks

Choose a Palette Before Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall

Flowers & Plants

Want Spring Bulbs for Fall? Pick a Color Palette First

When trying to pick spring bulbs, look to your living space for inspiration.

July 29, 2021

Hydroponic Hack: Lettuce Grow Farmstand Lineup

Home & Garden

Hydroponic Garden Hacks: How to Grow Your Vegetables Like Zooey Deschanel

Vertical Gardens are pretty easy to use, but Mother Nature always has a few aphids up her sleeve. Here's the ultimate list on how to take your vertical garden to new heights.

July 7, 2021

September 17, 2021

Garden Basics

Time-Saving Hacks for Raised Beds

Whether you’re short on time, patience, or construction skills, a vegetable garden with raised beds isn’t out of reach. Here are some time-saving hacks to make it happen.

March 30, 2020

April 2, 2021

Beginners' Guides

Garden Basics

Starting a Garden? 10 Essentials (and Resources) to Keep Handy

Thinking of taking up gardening? Keep these essentials, from tools to gear, nearby.

July 12, 2020

October 7, 2020

Garden Basics

Plants You Can Grow Between Seasons

Don't let the changing seasons prevent your garden from growing. These plants will bloom throughout the fall before the first frost.

October 5, 2021

October 15, 2021

Edible Gardening

Herb Garden Basics: The Tasty Essentials Every Home Cook Should Grow

Never run out of parsley again. Or basil. Or thyme. Or cilantro. Or...

May 19, 2021

January 7, 2022

Garden Basics

5 Container Gardens for Every Type of Gardener

Container gardens are the perfect way to add some life to your porch, patio, or doorstep. Here are five we’re loving right now.

July 14, 2020

July 29, 2020

Home & Garden

How to Compost: Dos and Don’ts for Making Healthy Soil

A master composter shows how to cook up some power food for your soil

February 7, 2008

July 29, 2021

Garden Basics

50+ Things to Do in Your Garden Now

As the weather turns and harvests shift from plump fruit to cool weather greens, our minds turn to slower subtler rhythms of late summer and early fall gardening. No matter where you are in the west, we’ve got tips and strategies for making the most of your backyard.

September 10, 2020

September 11, 2020

Garden Gear

brass path lights in mulch by paved path

Landscaping

A Guide to Solar-Powered Garden Path Lights

Add some style to your yard with these path lights.

December 22, 2021

January 14, 2022

Garden Basics

The Best Garden Gloves for Every Type of Gardener

There’s a right glove for every garden task and every gardener performing it—here are our favorites.

February 25, 2020

April 22, 2021

Garden Basics

The Best Hoses to Quench Your Garden’s Thirst All Year Long

The most leak-proof and kink-proof models that won’t leave you hosed.

February 27, 2020

April 22, 2021

Garden Basics

All of the Basic Tools You Should Keep in Your Garden

We've gathered the essential tools that any gardener, regardless of skill, should keep handy.

March 24, 2021

July 16, 2021

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