Q: How do I know when our artichokes are ready for harvest? A: Artichokes are usually considered a coastal crop, but many gardens in Inland Valleys can produce nice crops of artichokes, too. As ...

Small garden with lots of flowering bulbs, such as daffodils, grape hyacinths, anemones, and ranunculus - O de R/Shutterstock Planting flower bulbs at the right time of year using the best methods for ...

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This romantic spring bloomer makes beautiful cut arrangements. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Ranunculus is a favorite amongst flower lovers for good reason. Also known as Persian buttercups ...

Whether for cut flowers or to add a pop of color, bulbs are an easy, low-maintenance garden addition. Flowering bulbs come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors; fit into most landscapes; and ...

Nothing tops a table better than a vase filled with fresh flowers. Plant seeds and bulbs in your cutting garden now, and you’ll be rewarded with blooms you can bring indoors come springtime. A sunny ...

Having a shady garden is a challenge for me since my favorite plants include many sun-lovers, such as peonies and roses. Last year, however, I squeezed a bit more satisfaction from my mostly leafy ...

Most of the time, winter means dormancy. As cooler temperatures start to roll in, many gardeners are focusing on protecting outdoor plants from frost, bringing potted plants that can't handle freezes ...

In the 1920s, horticulturist Luther Gage brought ranunculus seeds to Carlsbad and began growing them in his fields next to Frank Frazee’s vegetable farm. He bred a giant version of the flower and ...

Spring-blooming bulbs are like buried treasure. Each fall, gardeners put prized daffodil, crocus, snowflake and ranunculus bulbs in the ground and await the beauty that will emerge. Some varieties ...