Happy New Year – let's hope for ideal rose growing weather for 2026. This winter has been very different from last winter. In 2024, the period October – December gave us only 0.1” of rain. In 2025, ...

Wondering when to take down your Christmas tree after the holidays? Religious tradition suggests seasonal decorations should ...

Fig trees grow quickly, and cutting them back drastically helps keep them at a manageable size. Learn how and when to prune ...

One of the most unusual plants in my garden is the Phacelia pinnatifida, commonly known as Purple Phacelia, Fernleaf Phacelia ...

Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

This week's gardening tips include advice for removing Chinese wysteria and deciding between growing bush beans or pole beans ...

Light is the most vital factor when choosing a location to grow lavender in pots. Lavender needs at least six to eight hours ...

The feature articles in the Ventura County Reporter this year explored serious topics, including unscrupulous puppy breeders, suicide prevention, ICE raids and courthouse dogs who comfort victims of c ...

Pruning Lavender In Spring With Lavender Plant Care ! How To Prune Properly For Maximum Flowers Unlock the secrets to vibrant ...

Gone are the days of reheating your coffee in the microwave. Now, you can keep your beverages at the perfect temperature for you with an innovative smart mug. The Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug, ...

Light fall pruning keeps lavender neat, healthy, and less prone to winter injury. Never cut more than one-third of new growth or prune too late in fall. Avoid cutting woody stems since lavender won’t ...

Dawn Redwood is a deciduous tree with feathery needles that is one of the oldest trees on earth. This unique tree turns russet brown in the fall before it drops its needles. Courtesy photo The third ...