They can be homely little things. Rock-hard, wrinkled, seemingly lifeless curiosities that roll around in your hand like pocket change. Or even ugly, like chicken feet. Others are more elegant -- ...

Fall is a busy time for us gardeners as we work hard to get our yards ready for winter and prepared for spring. One of the most vital things to get done in October is planting all your spring bulbs, ...

Daffodils do fairly well in the central San Joaquin Valley climate, says gardening columnist Elinor Teague, who offers tips for getting a successful jump on a spring bloom. Sierra Star archive The ...

Plant the right bulb (or its close cousin, the corm) and success is almost guaranteed. The beginnings of spring’s flowers and leaves are folded up inside these compact packages. Plant them at the ...

Each fall we plant bulbs for a garden of spring surprises. We love our tulips and daffodils. But there's a host of naturalizing small bulbs we can use to complement bulb and containers. These ...