Creating a holiday wreath is a fast, joyful craft to share with family and friends– simple enough for a few cozy hours, yet meaningful enough to welcome guests and set the festive mood. Instead of heading to the supermarket, you can forage from your own garden or neighborhood and turn everyday greenery into something special. And wreaths aren’t just for Christmas– take a less traditional route and create designs for New Year’s too, using different flowers, textures, and colors to celebrate...

As leaves carpet the ground and the air turns crisp, now is the perfect time to plant spring-flowering bulbs! Because soil in the Bay Area rarely freezes, standard tulips don't receive enough chill time and are often grown as annuals. Daffodils and Mediterranean Tulips, however, are two types of spring flowering bulbs that perform reliably in our climate. By taking some time this season to prep, you will be met with a vibrant, colorful garden come spring!  Daffodils Daffodils make cheerful...

Each month, we highlight a "Very Impressive Plant" turning heads in the SF Bay Area. Japanese Anemone: Autumn’s Graceful Gem A resilient beauty that shines throughout the autumn months is the Japanese Anemone ( Anemone x hybrida ). This elegant perennial offers a splash of color and a delicate, swaying presence when most other flowers have called it a season. Often seen adorning cottage gardens and shaded borders, the Japanese Anemone brings a touch of late-season magic to any landscape. Pale...