Cockscomb flowers are a type of celosia, a plant with unique inflorescences—a.k.a. many-flowered spikes. These ...

Cockscomb got its common name because some varieties of this plant flower in a thin, wavy line that resembles a rooster’s ...

During the holidays, you can find many live flowering plants just about everywhere: greenhouses, floral shops, big-box stores and grocery store floral departments. Deciding on just the right selection ...

In Colonial America, harsh winters postponed funerals until spring. The serviceberry tree's blooms indicated when the soil ...

Garlic, onions, and shallots are star players in the kitchen. They are their relatives are called alliums, and we've got a ...

The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn.

By JESSICA DAMIANO Winters were brutal throughout most of New England inf Colonial America. It snowed a lot, often into ...

Though the classic purple variety is probably the most widely recognized coneflower, you can grow others in your garden in ...

Above: Photograph by 305 Seahill via Flickr. Its easier to pronounce common name, “strawflower,” describes this short-lived perennial. Try growing this amazing cut flower from seed, in a very sunny ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

Winters were brutal throughout most of New England in Colonial America. It snowed a lot, often into spring, and there were no ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...