Encinitas-based Necessity Coffee held the grand opening of its second location in the North City area of San Marcos on March 7.

Research shows that beetroot nitrates and hibiscus tea may modestly lower systolic blood pressure when consumed regularly.

Hibiscus tea may help lower blood pressure, but drinking it consistently matters more than the exact time of day. Some evidence suggests morning intake could be helpful, when blood pressure naturally ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

I had just finished a most interesting YouTube session on how to macramé for profit when the phone rang. To my surprise and pleasure, it was my favorite mules: Jack and Jill. We have changed our ...

If you want to see more hummingbirds in your yard or garden, try planting these hummingbird-favorite shrubs that bloom throughout spring and summer.

A vacation inspired brothers Jan and Miles Menafee to try their hand at creating a drink that brings flavors of the Caribbean into the hands of Chicagoans and, hopefully, beyond.

Some wildflowers thrive in their native habitat, but they have specific and often complicated requirements that are hard to ...

I have been noticing that when I see articles on the Zobo plant, bottles of Zobo drinks are usually placed beside the hibiscus flower.Let us clarify this mix-up between the Zobo plant and the hibiscus ...

Most hummingbirds are still on the coast this early in the season, but they'll soon begin making their way into Tennessee.

Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer, and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting ...

Megan and Collins Nance opened Root to Rise Plant Co. last spring, bringing indoor plants and more to Georgetown ...