An endangered tropical plant that emits the stench of a rotting corpse during its rare blooms has begun to flower in a ...

"We have already passed New Year’s Eve, the traditional occasion for resolutions, but this time of the year — early winter — can be a timely opportunity for future planning," writes columnist Tom ...

The Plants to Pixels project empowers botany buffs everywhere to make meaningful contributions to science anytime. Here's how: Transcribe: If available, enter the following pieces of specimen data ...

Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire ...

A staple of a visit to Sonoma, California, where nature and art come together in a perfect blend, is a tasting at one of the ...

"January is a highly beneficial time to prune trees and shrubs because this is the dormant period for many plants in coastal California," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "This column provides specific ...

Here are plants and flowers to enjoy, one for every month of the year, from lilacs, camellias and poinsettias to native buckwheat, wildflowers and toyon.

Scores of new California laws are going into effect in 2025 after Gov. Gavin Newsom took action on hundreds of bills that crossed his desk last year. Among the legislation Newsom signed into law ...

As I write this near the end of 2024, roses, iris and California fuchsia are still blooming in ... most varieties enter full bloom, but these plants like Southern California, so expect to see ...

Several new laws are set to come into effect in California in 2025, impacting millions of residents. During the state's latest two-year legislative session, nearly 5,000 bills were introduced ...