In a region blessed with stunning lakefront vistas and sun-drenched orchards, the Okanagan Valley faces a paradox that grows more pressing each year.

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

A simple but overlooked method can keep your trees thriving even through dry spells, helping water reach exactly where it ...

Learn to grow healthy trees, visit a plant sale and more at these upcoming gardening events around Sonoma County ...

When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or pointed, narrow ...

Yet numerous gardeners might not know that autumn is the best time to prepare turf for the following year. Experts at The ...

If you planted a fall/winter veggie garden, it’s not too late to add a few more cool-weather crops such as bok choy, peas, ...

Xeriscaping is landscaping aimed at vastly reducing the need for irrigation, including by using native or drought-tolerant ...

Western Kansas has inserted itself into the corn belt that has dominated corn production, but there might be better crop ...

Your balcony doesn’t only need to be space for drying your clothes or lounging in the sun. You can easily transform it into a ...

As I mentioned in last week’s column, I have a squirrel who has made itself at home in my garden, so maybe I benefited from ...