When you have the advantage of a backyard, garden, or even a small balcony, it warrants a cocktail garden. After all, edible plants are a great way to add a flourish to a summer cocktail, and when you ...

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There’s nothing quite like spending time outdoors with your kids, especially when you can turn your backyard into a place for both fun and learning. Sometimes, the best memories come from simple ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

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OROVILLE — It may not be perfect but it’s her kind of perfect said Cindy Banse about her backyard garden business, CJ’s Farm, where she grows enough summer veggies and melon for herself and others.

I learned this lesson the hard way after Ellison and the Nature in My Backyard team visited my struggling native garden late last summer. After offering their sympathy for my ongoing struggle with ...