A friend this week posted on Facebook a few pictures of the last bloom on her small plumeria tree. The yellow-and-white petals of the sole flower stood in stark contrast to the rich, large green ...

When we hold Kickstarter fundraisers for my TV show, “A Growing Passion,” each of the crew offers something as a contributor reward. Our cameraman Michael Gerdes loves to contribute cuttings from his ...

Local nurseries are filled with tropical plants for gardeners to place on their patio each summer, but many of these plants are difficult to keep alive inside the house during the wintertime.

Last summer, while on the island of Oahu, I abandoned my wife and girls for most of the day and went on a plant quest. This happens a lot. The Sawdust Festival, an Angel’s game, Disneyland; they all ...

Learn how to grow plumeria, a tropical tree and shrub beloved for its delicate, fragrant flowers. Many people know plumeria for its fragrant flowers, which are famously used in Hawaiian leis. A ...

Q: Only one branch of my plumeria has blooms. How can I get the other branches to flower? — C.P., Houston A: The problem could be maturity, variety or environmental. Plumerias can be slow to bloom as ...

The Chaparral, The Tangled Assortment of low-growing, drought-resistant native shrubs covering most of San Diego County’s lower mountain slopes, has managed to remain somewhat green this summer.

Q: Why is it that my plumeria hasn’t bloomed for two years? I put it into the ground each spring and pull it out before winter. As you can see, it is very healthy. Why no flowers? A: Granted, it looks ...

Flip your calendar back 'bout a half year or so and you'll find that we were all experiencing the end of January, no spoiler alert required. And while that time of year means snow for many places, ...