Newsletter - Best of the West

From Fern Mania to Houseplant Hoarding: Plant Trends Through the Decades

Begonias Are Back (and Grandma’s Other Favorite Houseplants Are Next)

Sniff This Flower (If You Dare), Spot That Wolf, and 5 More Things to See & Do This Week

Pitch This Tent, Twirl That (Tiny) Umbrella, and 5 More Things to See & Do This Week

These Edible Herbs Not Only Taste Awesome—They Keep Weeds Away

Trader Joe’s Houseplants: A Power Ranking

DIY Project: Build Your Own A-Frame for $1,700

Bike This Mountain, Groom That Dog, and 5 More Things to See & Do This Week

Everything You Need to Know about Mezcal—and Our Favorite Bottles Right Now

These Next-Gen Inventive Ice Creams Are the Best Thing Going This Summer

5 Creative Toppings to Take Your Ice Cream Sundae to the Next Level

These High-Low Combos Will Be Your Backyard Party’s Secret Weapons

How to Ensure Your Cactuses and Succulents Live Their Best Life

Your Ultimate Summer Gardening To-Do List

This Succulent Garden Is Like Joshua Tree in the Front, Palm Springs in the Back

What’s a Houseboat Doing in the Hills of Portland?

Hit These Slopes, Crunch These Chips, and 5 Other Things to See & Do This 4th of July

How to Make Grilled Salpicao-Style Ribeye Steaks

This A-Frame in the West Marin Woods Is a Modern-Boho Paradise

How California Wine Country Is Fighting Back Against Wildfires

Sport These Shorts, Hike This Canyon, and 5 Other Things to See & Do This Week

Ride This Horse, Dine in That Field, and 6 Other Things to See & Do This Week

How to Mix the Bounty of Nature into the Wildest Cocktails Ever

This Open-Fire Filipino Feast Is Ideal for a Backyard BBQ or Campfire Gathering