I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds and ...

If you’ve ever been curious about growing figs in your backyard, preserving the harvest, or even learning how to start your own fig tree from a cutting, then you’ll want ...

Dreaming of stepping into your backyard to pick fresh, juicy fruit straight from the tree? It might seem like a project reserved for seasoned gardeners with more free time (especially when harvest ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

Growing your own pecan tree for a ton of wonderful eating nuts might be easier than you think! Come with me on a pecan growing journey as I show you my pecan trees and explain my best tips for growing ...

There are 2450 trees that deliver huge benefits to the community, going above and beyond to supply shade and environmental benefits.

You can plant an olive pit and grow an olive tree either indoors or outside. Use an olive pit from an organic tree, rather than from a jar of olives you got at the store. Be patient! It can take years ...

One of Highsmith’s collections is a group of objects chosen for their basic shapes. “At some point during my journey as a collector, I became enthralled with these older objects that embody an ...

As gardens, parks and nature strips start showing signs of spring, our indoor plants might need a little help to jump into the new season.

When LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy discovered there was a fig tree in her new backyard, she was thrilled. She didn't realize she'd be sharing its bounty with a tenacious sweet-toothed squirrel. The ...