There are many smells, good and bad, that trigger my memory. Sweet Mock Orange when in bloom triggers a memory of getting out of school. It has been told to me that the sense of smell is the closest ...

One of the sad things about moving is you can’t always take your favorite plants with you. Especially if they’re growing in your neighbor’s yard. One of my favorite shrubs is the old-fashioned ...

Mule Deer by the Dozens continue to roam through the 25,000 acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Take an early-morning drive down Highway 79 through the park, and you’ll likely spot deer on or near the ...

Q: My mother taught me everything there is to know about plants and trees and how to take care of them properly. She is a walking encyclopedia of the outdoors. While visiting her yesterday I saw a ...

Several hydrangea species are fast-growing, including panicle hydrangea. But it’s hard to beat smooth hydrangea, which can be ...

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. That is certainly true of three shrubs that offer the wonderful scent of orange flowers and thus have earned the common name mock orange. The ...