In my new poetry collection I reclaim tragic heroines, or at least imagine a different ending to their stories ...

If sauvignon blanc is your favorite type of white wine, it's time to expand your palate with these similar grape varieties ...

Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap ...

Stone Mountain provides habitat for the elusive bobcat, a native predator in the area. Medium-sized with tufted ears and short tails, bobcats are mostly nocturnal and extremely wary of people. They ...

Among the most popular and familiar fruit trees for home gardeners are apple and pear trees. Proper pruning and disease management are very important even for just one or two trees. Apple and pear ...

SOMETIMES an outside space comes on your radar that is so different, unusual and beautiful, that you just have to share it.

Germinating and growing time-lapse of a pear tree from a seed to young plant. Pear seeds were extracted from a fresh store-bought fruit, with outer shells peeled-off to speed up the germination ...

There’s something about pumpkins. Lumpy and bumpy, impossibly orange, harbinger of harvest. Instant cheer on a front porch ...

Climate change is an issue that we cannot avoid, and one of the biggest concerns that affects farmers and home gardeners ...

California’s foothills offer a unique environment for home citrus growers. While the region’s elevation, occasional winter ...

Discover garden secrets from California landscapes, including drought-tolerant plants, citrus trees, and stylish outdoor ...