Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One of the most exciting parts of the early spring season is the leaves ...

Youngsters who have never experienced the joy of lying in a field of wild spring grass, surrounded by the happy faces of tiny wood sorrel flowers have missed one of the best experiences of youth.

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

We have certainly seen plenty of rain to start the month of March this year, but it’s also been quite mild. Average temperatures are over 6 degrees above normal with every day this month at least ...

A bunch of berries hang from a toyon bush in Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve in Redwood City on Jan. 28, 2025. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Deep pink warrior’s plume, red Toyon berries and white coast ...

Trout Lily and Spring Beauty are two ephemeral wildflowers that bloom in early spring before trees leaf out. They rely on insects and other wildlife for pollination and seed dispersal. Gardeners can ...

I love to see the first daffodils poke their heads up on a cold day. They are a bright spot that makes my heart sing. They let me know that spring is coming soon even though it might still be cool ...

San Diego has a new city flower for the first time in 61 years. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to replace the non-native carnation with blue-eyed grass, a native flower that can be found ...