The flowers of Nemophila agg. are strongly protandrous. This necessitates the movement of pollen between flowers and increases the chances for out-crossing. Thus an insect to be an effective ...

One of the delightful joys about gardening is developing rituals that we return to year after year. Every spring I add my favorite native annuals to sun-drenched front yard pots. Leading this list are ...

While herbivory has traditionally been studied as damage to leaves, florivory - herbivory to flowers prior to seed set - can also have large effects on plant fitness. Florivory can decrease fitness ...

BEFORE scattering wildflower seeds, consider height, color, bloom time and benefit to the species that pollenate the plants you are sowing. The following recommendations include picks from Carol ...

The first early signs of spring are blooming across Sonoma County's fields. Here are a few varieties to discover. Early February finds the fields and hills full of floral promise. The wildflower ...

Some people have the mistaken idea that native flora doesn't offer much in the way of pizzazz. Happily, there is an extensive list of spring-bloomers that offer a fabulous array of colors, putting ...

BEFORE scattering wildflower seeds, consider height, color, bloom time and benefit to the species that pollenate the plants you are sowing. The following recommendations include picks from Carol ...