According to the California Master Gardener Handbook, a monocot (short for monocotyledon) is a flowering plant having one ...

At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny ...

If a jade plant has only been overwatered once or twice, placing it in a bright spot and adjusting the watering schedule may be all it needs to recover, says Hancock. Warm, ample light will give jade ...

Organizers say the goal isn’t to turn beginners into botanists overnight, but to “plant the seed of ecological literacy” — helping residents recognize that knowing and valuing native plants is the ...

When one homeowner wasn't sure if an invasive alder buckthorn plant was growing on their lawn, they turned to the internet ...

“Gardening continues to evolve as people explore new ways to connect with nature, express creativity, and grow food and ...

The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is doing what it can to prevent an infestation from spreading from Kona to the ...

Scientists and community members in Altadena are testing ways that California species can assist efforts to rebuild An aerial view of Altadena on March 11, 2025, shows surviving trees and new greenery ...

This illustration shows how the "Pest-ID" tool developed by Iowa State researchers can help farmers identify and manage pests of all kinds. Image courtesy of Iowa State's Translational AI Center. Nine ...