Plant tomato seedlings in spring for one of the best tastes of summer, fresh from your backyard

Sturdy and easy to care for, these trees offer bright fruit through winter — and keeping them in bounds is no sweat

It's still a great time to plant flowers, vegetables and even bulbs in California gardens this month, thanks to predictably mild weather

Foster friendships among plants for protection from pests, pollination support and color camaraderie

Pluck your own sweet strawberries right from the garden vine for smoothies, salads or eating then and there

Bite into tree-fresh apricots, inhale delightful garden perfumes and continue planting vegetables for a late-summer harvest

Protect your plants from too much sun while waiting for rain relief, and guess what? Those cacti might need a drink

You can lure bees, butterflies and birds into your yard with the right flowers and nesting spots

Focus on these beginner-friendly vegetables, herbs, beans and salad greens to start a home farm with little fuss

Got a sunny 4-by-4 space? You can make meals more interesting with your own vegetables and herbs