Welcome!! This is the first episode of Nature Quest, a monthly Short Wave segment that answers listener questions about your ...

First are dandelions. The controversial yellow weed is hated by some gardeners for popping up in lawns, driveways and patios ...

The past couple of years haven’t been kind to food tech companies. Many promising startups, particularly in the alternative ...

A sensible starting point to find that inspiration is tending to tried-and-true rules you can imbue with personal charm.

When Traci Weuve opened her own flower business called Mimi’s Blooms and More, it was truly a dream come true. The Grand ...

A living wall of shrubs is much nicer! Many shrubs are fast growers, too, so you won’t have to wait a decade or more for ...

On any given day, San Diegans can stroll through a lush, green plant nursery or purchase a bouquet from a colorful flower ...

Once you’ve enjoyed your morning brew, consider putting the coffee grounds in your garden. These ideas for recycling coffee grounds keep a valuable resource out of the landfill— and your precious ...

We're currently in the exciting season where we see plants leave their dormant state and become more active, with flowers and leaves making an apperance. Many gardeners will be doing whatever they ...

Gardeners take note - as experts say that now's the time for a bit of timely TLC for your plants - with guidance on how to prune before April ends to give them the best chance to flourish.

The best time to buy pansies from nurseries is in early spring or fall when most people plant the colorful blooms. “I plant pansies in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked in my cooler ...