Jeanette Marantos, The Times’ plants writer who died Saturday, found interest in everything, from the world’s largest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aurora Anaya dove headlong into California native plants for her home in Whittier. A bonus was a yard full of fragrance and ...

We’ve all heard that native plants are the best for supporting local wildlife. But what about those non-native garden classics, like lilacs and irises? Well, you’re in luck: For every non-native plant ...

So here's the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in the summer when many go dormant, brittle and brown. In climates where ...

The summer of 2024 was California’s hottest on record. Did you struggle to keep your plants adequately watered? Did your water bills skyrocket? Did some plants die even with increased irrigation? Are ...

Now is the appropriate time to plant seeds for spring blooms in the garden. Growing plants from seeds requires minimal time ...

We have entered the ideal season for adding California native plants to coastal gardens. Beginning in October, fogs linger, soil warmth continues and air temperatures moderate. The cooler air ...

Jeanette Marantos, a Features reporter, died following a stroke. She helped educate readers about native California plants.

Q: If one wants both drought-tolerant (water-efficient) and California native wildflowers, what are the options?

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. – November 21, 2025 – In 2026, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will mark 100 years as the first botanic ...

LOS ANGELES — When Aurora Anaya bought her little art deco house on a corner lot in the small city of Whittier, she was excited about the chance to create her own garden. And then she met a man at the ...