I like all my indoor plants. I have a shelf-load of African violets that bloom like crazy in a north-facing window. I love begonias, with...

Don’t forget that a few hardy songbirds hang around during the winter months, even in the coldest climates. Life gets tough when water...

If you aren’t quite ready for the tree trimming festivities, trim about ¼-inch from the bottom of the trunk and put the tree in a bucket...

I know there are plenty of good reasons for artificial trees, and some faux trees are deceptively “real.” We’re lucky here in the Pacific...

Nothing lights up the winter garden like ornamental cabbage and kale. Plant kale or cabbage in groupings, along borders, or in...

Some of us have that special flair. Some of us (I’m not one of them) make awe-inspiring holiday decorations and floral arrangements with...

Don't Burn those Leaves, Please! Instead of burning or hauling leaves every autumn, put them to work in your garden. Your flowers (and...

All flowers are not created equal, at least when it comes to a hummingbird-friendly garden. Hummingbirds definitely love big, bright...

Is a garden truly complete if it isn’t a welcoming environment for hummingbirds? After all, who can resist the brightly colored little...

I’m working on a series of blog posts about hummingbirds. There’s so much to write about, it will keep me out of trouble for several...