The most valuable plants in your garden are the ones nobody talks about. They aren’t this year’s trending tomato variety or ...

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Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

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The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is leading an effort to turn plants into better medicines. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge explains what we already know about herbal remedies — and what ...

Spring has arrived in Florida, marked by the spring equinox and the last frost. Gardeners can now prune dead material from cold-damaged tropical plants and check for signs of new growth. It's time to ...

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There's a distinct satisfaction in growing a plant from seed. You carefully read up on soil conditions, sow it at exactly the right depth, then monitor the sun and rain to make sure it gets a fighting ...