Whether you are looking for inspiration on how to grow veggies, get a yard that will require little water, go solar, showcase your budding green thumb, or just try not to kill a few plants on your porch, there are two major garden tour events this month that will be loaded with inspiration and information. more ›

Wildflower season is about to begin, and to keep apprised of where you can see what around Southern and even Central California (for you road trippers) the Theodore Payne Foundation will once again run their Wildflower Hotline. more ›

Environmental reporter Ilsa Setziol is passionate advocate for native plants. For seven years, she reported for NPR-affiliate KPCC, 89.3. Her work has also been heard on PRI's Living On Earth and KQED's The California Report. Recently when Ilsa became a mom, she stared a new blog, Rambling LA, to cover stories about nature, the environment, and outdoor adventures with her son. more ›