At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny ...

The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe led a cultural burn at the Johnson Ranch Open Space on Dec. 11, 2025. Here, retired Cal Fire Captain Brandi Plaskett uses a torch to ignite a ...

A homeowner captured a beautiful garden visitor in their backyard, one that plays an important role in the health and ...

A new levee coming to Palo Alto will protect from rising seas, restore the bay shoreline and improve water quality.

Lore holds that ancient pagans fashioned the evergreen’s branches into crowns and believed that displaying it indoors would repel evil spirits.

Discover how an NC State professor unlocked the secret of transforming the humble tropical shrub into the vibrant Christmas icon we know today. Learn about the groundbreaking research that ...

For the second time in three years, someone has been hacking off and stealing waxy, 2-to-4-foot-long serrated leaves from agave plants at east Torrance homes.

Organizers say the goal isn’t to turn beginners into botanists overnight, but to “plant the seed of ecological literacy” — helping residents recognize that knowing and valuing native plants is the ...

The clip shows how, in less than a year, the once-empty yard is now buzzing with growth and low-maintenance beauty. Native ...