An Anna’s hummingbird calls out from the bare branch of a Hachiya persimmon tree in a Santa Cruz backyard. According to ...

As I walked my yard recently, I made a tiny bouquet for spring. Among the stems was a Japanese dogwood branch from a tree ...

March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers like spruce, pine and yew, March is a little early ...

Q I recently ordered several bare-root roses from a website I've used before. The website indicated that the roses would be shipped at the "appropriate planting time for my region." (We live in the ...

The justices said the head of the Office of Special Counsel could remain in his job at least until Wednesday, when a ...

Del Rey Oaks police have received multiple calls where people believe they spotted a mountain lion in the area.

Creating the perfect garden takes time and attention, but the spread of disease can quickly ruin your efforts. Some threats are greater at this time of year, but an expert has shared how to spot and ...

As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

Early blooming trees, such as flowering apricots and cherries, are beginning to blossom, signaling the arrival of spring.

Blackburn testified that he knew of families in his neighborhood that were kicked out of their churches in front of entire congregations because of their political affiliations.