Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Maybe you want to share a favorite flowering plant with friends and family. Or perhaps you just want more bang for your gardening buck. Whatever the reason, harvesting flower seeds takes little effort ...

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.

Edible flowers have soared in popularity in recent years. They are no longer confined to fine dining, as home gardeners are enjoying the trend of adding them to salads, using them in cocktails, or ...