Olive trees need full sun, which is considered 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day. They grow well indoors in a bright ...

If you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing plant that is native to Ohio, the American bladdernut might be just what you ...

Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

Have you heard the phrase “extending an olive branch”? It means making a peace-offer to end hostilities. This is because the olive has long been a symbol of peace in many western cultures. In fact, if ...

“I felt like I was dying,” said Afaf Abu Alia, recalling the moment Israeli settlers took turns to beat her with sticks as she and her family harvested olives in a village near Ramallah, in the ...

While spring or summer blooms may come to mind when thinking about gardening, there's no need to put away your shovel and gloves once the warm weather comes to an end. Autumn still offers ideal ...

The sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) is native to Southeast Asia and gets its name from its deep spiritual and religious significance. Also known as the bodhi tree, the sacred fig tree is said to be ...

We’ve made it to September. It’s a transitional time in SoCal gardens as well as in our daily lives. It’s the end of summer! The beginning of school! The triumphant return of pumpkin spice! 🤮 In this ...

Since we routinely have five months without rain during our summer dry season, Tehachapi gardeners often seek plants that can thrive in our Mediterranean climate. One excellent choice is the hardy ...

Grow your own peach tree with this step-by-step guide. Planting a peach tree in your yard puts fresh, ripe peaches within reach. Among fruit trees, peaches (as well as apricots and nectarines) are ...