WHEN octagenarian Peter Clarke’s wife passed away, he had no idea how he was going to manage the garden she’d loved so much.

Charts indicate when to start seeds indoors, when to direct sow and transplant, and when to cover plants for cold protection.

A combination of fragrance and flowers will elevate any home aesthetic. Even better if it's all contained in one beautiful ...

There's no need to wait for warm weather to have a fresh harvest of tomatoes. Micro tomatoes grow well indoors even during ...

Cilantro, basil and parsley are great candidates to start indoors in January. These are generally low-maintenance herbs that ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Since indoor plants are in constant contact with moisture, they remain one of the potential sources of mold in the home.

Even unpretentious indoor plants need periodic fertilization. Organic fertilizers can be the best option. For example, ...

Mulch around the base with composted bark, well-rotted compost or manure to insulate the roots to encourage strong regrowth ...

Streptocarpus are commonly known as cape primrose, but don’t confuse them with the common primrose (Primula vulgaris), a ...

Water them about once a week, letting the top inch of soil dry out between waterings. Too much water can cause root rot, so ...

If you love house plants but hate repotting, there are plants that need it a lot less than others. And you don't always need ...