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Flowers & Plants

Did You Know You Can Match Flowers to Your House? Here’s How

Are your blooms complementing your exterior?

July 4, 2023

July 3, 2023

Insider Guides

A Food Writer’s Top Tips for Visiting Tijuana

Bill Esparza's favorite spots in the Mexican city.

July 3, 2023

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Outdoor Adventure

The Hiker’s Guide to the Most Epic National Park Trails to Hit This Summer

These challenging and beautiful National Park trails should be on any hiker’s bucket list for Western adventures. Here are the ultimate trails to hit this season—and the proper footwear to do them right.

June 30, 2023

Gifts & Shopping

You Don’t Want to Miss out on These Major 4th of July Sales

There are so many great discounts and deals this weekend.

June 30, 2023

July 3, 2023

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Travel

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

Poppies, lupine, and more may put on a real show for botanical enthusiasts. Here's how to stay updated.

March 8, 2023

March 10, 2023

Edible Gardening

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

Chef and cult cake creator Rose Wilde shares her garden-inspired creations.

March 16, 2023

June 7, 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

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Edible Gardening

The Answer to the Prettiest DIY Bouquets? Your Vegetable Garden

Look beyond the bloom.

April 5, 2023

May 4, 2023

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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

House Plant Ideas for Everyone

Flowers & Plants

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

Before you throw that orchid in the trash, here’s everything you need to know.

March 9, 2023

March 8, 2023

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

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

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

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

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 & Plants

How Is It Possible That Flowers This Fabulous Are So Easy to Grow? Plant Them ASAP With These Tips

FYI, This Is the ‘It’ Flower That Will Be Trending All Summer Long

Why You Need to Bring Your Houseplants Outside Now—Here’s How to Do It Right

The 2023 Flower of the Year Is a Stunner That You Can Easily Find—Even at Your Local Trader Joe’s

The Latest From Sunset

Did You Know You Can Match Flowers to Your House? Here’s How

A Food Writer’s Top Tips for Visiting Tijuana

The Hiker’s Guide to the Most Epic National Park Trails to Hit This Summer

You Don’t Want to Miss out on These Major 4th of July Sales

Discover More Green

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

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

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

The Answer to the Prettiest DIY Bouquets? Your Vegetable Garden

Where to See Wildflowers (Responsibly) Across the West

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

House Plant Ideas for Everyone

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

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)

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)

8 Surprising Must-Have Seeds for Your Vegetable Garden

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

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

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