Best Flowers and Plants for Your Garden

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Landscaping

Considering a Low-Water Cactus Garden? This Is What You Need to Know First

Sure, these pointy succulents are low-maintenance, but even cactuses have needs, and you can find them all right here.

March 23, 2023

Living Area in Silver Lake House by Laun

Home Tours

Tour a 1930s Silver Lake Home That’s Now an Ode to Iconic Sea Ranch Modernism

California’s modernist utopia was the main inspiration for the home.

March 23, 2023

Travel

We Have Two Brand New National Monuments (And Yes, They’re Totally Spectacular)

The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument are sacred lands to the Tribal Nations and are home to some of the largest populations of ancient Joshua Trees on the planet.

March 22, 2023

Mushrooms on a Log in Fern Gully in California

Flowers & Plants

Move Over Super Bloom, There’s a Super Shroom Happening Right Now

Thanks to all this rain, mushrooms are popping up in record numbers. Here’s how to experience the mushroom explosion.

March 22, 2023

March 21, 2023

Discover More Green

Edible Gardening

8 Surprising Must-Have Seeds for Your Vegetable Garden

A James Beard Award-winning chef and a farmer to Michelin-starred chefs weigh in on what to grow this season.

February 15, 2023

February 21, 2023

Garden Basics

Yes, You Can Create a Super Bloom in Your Own Yard This Year—But Hurry Before It's Too Late

You don't need to brave 'Flowergeddon' in order to see a carpet of native wildflowers.

January 26, 2023

March 2, 2023

flowers in a meadow illuminate in early morning sun with mountain in background

Travel

Where to See Wildflowers (Responsibly) Across the West

Under-the-radar destinations to see the blooms before it's too late.

April 26, 2022

May 18, 2022

Flowers & Plants

How This Restaurateur’s Houseplant Obsession Became a Dream Side Hustle

Los Angeles restaurateur Yuko Watanabe has a brilliant green thumb.

November 3, 2022

November 4, 2022

Garden Basics

How to Easily Transform Your Garden on a Budget

A new book by Kier Holmes gives great tips on how to “garden smartly” while saving big.

May 16, 2022

May 28, 2022

Foraging with Nan Cole in calendula field

Edible Gardening

Go Ahead, Forage Your Own Food. But First Know the Rules

If you’re thinking about foraging, it’s important to do so mindfully.

May 9, 2022

July 19, 2022

House Plant Ideas for Everyone

Decorating & Design

Don’t Make This Mistake When Decorating with Houseplants

When it comes to houseplant decor, it's time to say goodbye to the trendiest look.

February 10, 2023

February 21, 2023

Flowers & Plants

I’m a Garden Editor, and Here’s What I Always Do Before Buying a Houseplant

Without my checklist, you might end up putting your new plant in the composter.

January 6, 2023

January 5, 2023

Flowers & Plants

The Houseplants That No One Else Has—And That You Need in Your Space

The interiors of Chef Yuko Watanabe‘s Los Angeles restaurants are known for their plant-forward decor. Here’s how to get (and maintain) the look.

January 3, 2023

December 28, 2022

Flowers & Plants

The Plants You Wouldn’t Think to Keep Indoors but Should (and Other Ways to Be a Garden Rebel)

The new 'Terrain: The Houseplant Book' shows us how to smash the expected and break new ground.

October 27, 2022

Flowers & Plants

Everyone on Instagram Is Obsessed with These Houseplants

Plus, how to care for them.

October 20, 2022

October 21, 2022

a large monstera plant in a pot on the floor next to a bookcase in a home office.

Garden Basics

How to Propagate Your Monstera at Home

Propagating from a cutting is not only simple, it’s free. Just follow these simple steps.

March 1, 2022

March 9, 2022

Planting Prep

Garden Basics

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Start Seeds for Your Garden (And Get Your Plants to Grow Strong and Healthier)

More sustainable, better results... why isn't everyone doing it?

February 28, 2023

March 3, 2023

Garden Basics

How to Easily Transform Your Garden on a Budget

A new book by Kier Holmes gives great tips on how to “garden smartly” while saving big.

May 16, 2022

May 28, 2022

Garden Basics

5 Seeds You Need to Plant This Spring and Where to Find Them

Quin Shakra’s Plant Good Seed Company in Ojai is on a mission “to connect plants and people.” Here, five varieties that Shakra recommends you plant this spring.

April 28, 2022

May 4, 2022

A floral bouquet by Beth Syphers, harvested from her farm

Flowers & Plants

Want Beautiful Blooms All Year? Secrets to Flower Farming in Your Own Backyard

An Oregon florist breaks down cut-flower gardening—even if all you have is a raised bed.

March 31, 2022

April 5, 2022

Flowers & Plants

This Is the Secret to Getting Your Trader Joe’s Orchid to Bloom Again

How to Grow (Yes, Grow) Pinterest’s ‘It Dessert’ This Spring

This Super Bloom Hotline Will Give You the 411 on This Year’s Wildflowers

The Hidden iPhone Garden Hack You Need to Try

The Latest From Sunset

Considering a Low-Water Cactus Garden? This Is What You Need to Know First

Tour a 1930s Silver Lake Home That’s Now an Ode to Iconic Sea Ranch Modernism

We Have Two Brand New National Monuments (And Yes, They’re Totally Spectacular)

Move Over Super Bloom, There’s a Super Shroom Happening Right Now

Discover More Green

8 Surprising Must-Have Seeds for Your Vegetable Garden

Yes, You Can Create a Super Bloom in Your Own Yard This Year—But Hurry Before It's Too Late

Where to See Wildflowers (Responsibly) Across the West

How This Restaurateur’s Houseplant Obsession Became a Dream Side Hustle

How to Easily Transform Your Garden on a Budget

Go Ahead, Forage Your Own Food. But First Know the Rules

House Plant Ideas for Everyone

Don’t Make This Mistake When Decorating with Houseplants

I’m a Garden Editor, and Here’s What I Always Do Before Buying a Houseplant

The Houseplants That No One Else Has—And That You Need in Your Space

The Plants You Wouldn’t Think to Keep Indoors but Should (and Other Ways to Be a Garden Rebel)

Everyone on Instagram Is Obsessed with These Houseplants

How to Propagate Your Monstera at Home

Planting Prep

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Start Seeds for Your Garden (And Get Your Plants to Grow Strong and Healthier)

How to Easily Transform Your Garden on a Budget

5 Seeds You Need to Plant This Spring and Where to Find Them

Want Beautiful Blooms All Year? Secrets to Flower Farming in Your Own Backyard

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