At this time of year, when the summer’s bounty of dahlias, zinnias, cosmos and roses have started to fade from memory, I find myself scouring the garden for colorful flowers to brighten up the indoors ...

The 26-acre property Daniel MacDonald and Stephen Leonard call home is on the northwestern slope of Mt. Woodson overlooking Lake Poway and the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. On a clear day they have ...

You may be inspired to pet some of the furry ones, stroking plush, spotted tips and scalloped edges while holding them close. The brightly plumed, spiky ones may prompt you to recall your coral reef ...

Proteas are one of the most ancient families of flowers on Earth. Greek mythology says these plants were named in honor of Proteus, son of Poseidon. Proteus was a powerful sea god who had the power to ...

Plant lovers enjoy exhilarating adventures year-round at the University of California at Santa Cruz Arboretum, yet a mid-winter sojourn extends a special thrill. Awaiting discovery are dazzling ...