Garden Allies: Reptiles
Other than spiders, perhaps  no other animals in the garden engender as much fear and misunderstanding as reptiles. Once safety has been ascertained, however, the…
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Congress Calls on Pacific Horticulture
Pacific Horticulture contributor, Judith Taylor's work focuses on plant history and the lives of the people behind the plants.
Growing A Career In Horticulture
Great plantspeople cultivate their passion and, like the plants in our gardens, mature into their place in the landscape. Today, as director of Monrovia’s new…
Gardening for Native Bees
University of California Professor Dr. Gordon Frankie and the UCB Urban Bee Lab have been studying relationships between California’s diverse native bees and their favorite…
Pacific Coast Iris
Many in the iris-growing world consider Pacific Coast iris (PC iris) to be divas, gorgeous in flower but relatively fussy compared to tall and hearty…
Resource Guide:Pacific Coast Iris
The beautiful and resilient Pacific Coast iris flourishes in West Coast gardens.
An Evolving Landscape
Perched on top of a science museum housing a rainforest, a planetarium, an aquarium, an albino alligator, and some very engaging penguins, is a 2.5-acre…
Green Roof Policy
It’s time to look deeper into tapping the potential of green roofs to create greener and more livable cities.
Securing Urban Resiliency
Explore the many links between the roofs and walls of our cities and the critical social, environmental, and economic necessities of urban life.