This Tiny, Blue Butterfly Is in Trouble. Local Conservationists Are Fighting to Change That
The El Segundo Blue Butterfly has been on the federal list of endangered species since the 1970s—will habitat restoration save the day?
How a Beloved North Hollywood Rose Farm Bounced Back from a Thorny Situation
After COVID caused business to wilt, Rose Lane Farms is ready to celebrate spring
Alex Trebek’s Land Gift to the City Is One of Its Best Kept Secrets
The beloved host’s death has reminded many to appreciate the park he donated
An Aerial Tram Could Move Visitors Around Griffith Park, but Not Everyone Has High Hopes for the Project
Conservation activists say the development could permanently harm Griffith Park and its wildlife
An Early Look at the Huntington’s Stunning, Expanded Chinese Garden
When it opens this fall, the Huntington’s Chinese garden will be a sprawling 12 acres—and one of the largest of its kind in the world
The Arboretum Is Open to a Limited Number of Visitors for Social Distancing Strolls
With wide paths and open spaces, it’s a (relatively) safe option for housebound urbanites
Will There Be a Super Bloom in 2020? Probably Not.
If all goes well, your Instagram feed is going to be full of flowers come March
Joshua Tree Is Getting Too Popular for Its Own Good
As visitors flood the national park, new visitor centers, faster entry gates, and refreshed campgrounds are all in the works
Kitschy ’70s L.A. Plant Culture Is Coming Back to Life
The Getty celebrates the reissue of “Mother Earth’s Plantasia” with a countercultural garden party
Plant Guru Hilton Carter Wants to Help You Grow an Instagram-Worthy Indoor Garden
We talk with the design star about his new book and upcoming live event in L.A.
