Lauren Rueth trims the tops off of shepherd’s purse during a foraging basics class at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills. Photo by Magali Gauthier. On a Saturday morning in mid-March, a small group of ...

After plunging a spade into a patch of soil, Lynn Landes jumps on it several times, landing her full weight on it each time to drive it deep into the soil. Determined, she begins to wedge a burdock ...

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Edible landscapes? Absolutely. Many ornamentals are edible, likewise, many vegetables have ornamental value. The globe artichoke is grown agriculturally as a food crop for its edible flower heads, yet ...

In our foggy, coastal microclimates, planting cool-season vegetables is possible year-round, and inland areas can start them in the fall. Many crops prefer cooler weather and can withstand frost.

CORVALLIS – With deeply lobed silver leaves and a 3-foot stature, the artichoke unfolds as much mystery in the garden as it does on the dinner table. The can be used to set off any color in a ...

PHILADELPHIA — After plunging a spade into a patch of soil at Awbury Arboretum, Lynn Landes jumps on it several times, landing her full weight on it each time to drive it deep into the soil.