Cottage gardens have a timeless appeal, and even more so in 2025 with the trend towards an informal, lived-in look. Here’s how to move away from pristine, clipped gardens to more romantic ones ...

I have solitude, peace here,” says Stella Cruz, whose native plant garden was a gift from Pollinator Project Rogue Valley.

On Thursday, a stylish, first-of-its kind restaurant from the team behind Michelin-recognized Parche debuted in Uptown Oakland. At Jaji, diners sipped cumin-infused cocktails and shared plates of ...