Debbie Arrington

Water-efficient landscaping, is the focus of Ask a Green Gardener Day at local nurseries next Saturday.River-friendly gardening continues to go mainstream. "It's really an emerging market, thank goodness," said Christine Kohn, spokesperson fo...

Seeds from several heirloom tomato varieties are drying, ready to be stored for future planting seasons. Seeds from heirloom plants will grow with the same characteristics as the parent plant. Hybrids won't.Vegetable gardening starts with seeds. ...

Zelda and Joe Rincon enjoy their Japanese-inspired garden, which Joe has been tending for more than 20 years. The garden includes cherry trees, lavender wallflowers, a koi pond and stone lanterns.In his Tahoe Park backyard, Joe Rincon created a l...

Bob Baffert The Hall of Fame trainer seeks his fourth Kentucky Derby victory after suffering a heart attack March 26. Bob Baffert, the most recognized trainer in horse racing, is more than happy to be in Louisville for Saturday's 138th Kentucky D...

Sabrina Okamura-Johnson, of the California Native Plant Society, points out Sonoma sage at Sacramento's Historic City Cemetery.Wildflowers thrive among the tombstones. Poppies and penstemons sparkle on century-old graves. Opportunistic blue-e...

Don Shor says Early Girl is a fine choice for the Sacramento area. "It's the most reliable hybrid and has won taste tests," he said.They're a symbol of our civic pride and joy, an edible example of all that's delicious about living in Sacramento....

The McKinley Park Rose Garden has undergone a $240,000 restoration and will officially reopen in May. But the roses aren't waiting.America's favorite flower found a sweet spot in Sacramento. Showstoppers every spring, roses annually grab the ...

Benoit Photo Longview Drive, with jockey Joel Rosario, returns to be unsaddled after finishing third in the Sham Stakes in January. The horse next races Saturday in the Santa Anita Derby. Steve Beneto named his best thoroughbred after the street ...

This sustainable front yard is one of the stops on the Elk Grove Greener Gardens driving tour April 15. Left, drought-tolerant and native plants are featured in the water-wise gardens. Soleil Tranquilli Special to The BeeWhen it comes to lawn c...

Aaron Gryder The jockey, who relocated full time to the Bay Area last year, will be aboard the prerace favorite, Russian Greek, on Saturday.Northern California's royal road to the Triple Crown has gone global, thanks in part to a well-traveled ...