Experts say consumers should brace for fewer fruits on grocery store shelves after a historic deep freeze damaged crops.

Trees, plants, and shrubs with invasive root systems can damage your home’s foundation. Here’s a list of the worst plants for ...

Few plants can thrive in the cold embrace of clay soil, but the eight trees and bushes in our lineup persevere and even ...

The trees along all the major parade routes get swamped with beads during Mardi Gras. Many of the beads stay in the trees for ...

A general tidy-up is an excellent starting point. Wash down garden furniture and ornaments, removing any accumulated grime ...

There's something deeply satisfying about walking outside to pick a fresh apple or peach from your very own tree. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just dipping your toes into the world of ...

Let Stemilt’s Granny Smith and D’Anjou pears be the green consumers find in the produce department this St. Patricks’ Day.

From the humble potato to the towering Douglas fir, poets hoping to write about our state have plenty to work with.

The pear season began early in January, with apples now entering peak season. In the Western Cape, a late but cold winter ...

There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine.

Food Editor Daniel Hernandez makes the case for subtracting tomatoes and onions from guacamole recipes. L.A. Times readers share how they make the dish.

The best time to plant bare-root fruit trees like apples is towards the end of winter or the first half of spring, once the ground is no longer frozen so it can be easily dug, ...