Fall Planting: California Natives for a Greener Garden
As the golden hues of autumn leaves capture our attention, California's gardening enthusiasts are…
Tips For Creating A Fragrant Garden
Creating a fragrant garden is akin to orchestrating a symphony of scents that provides not just a…
Growing Ornamental Gourds: Nature’s Artistic Canvas
Autumn brings a rich palette of colors to the natural world, and perhaps no element of the season…
Growing a Biblical Garden: Connecting with Ancient Scriptures through Plants
Throughout the Bible, various plants, trees, and herbs are mentioned, each holding significant…
5 Hot Weather Gardening Tips For Southern California
Here are a few ideas to help the garden make it though unusually hot weather in Southern…
Matilija Poppies: The Enchanting Giants of The Wildflower World
Romneya coulteri, is commonly known as the California tree poppy or Matilija poppy.
Narrowleaf Milkweed & Butterflies: Did You Know?
For California, the best milkweed species to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators is…
9 Easy Steps To Start Roses From Cuttings
Rooting roses from cuttings is an easy and fun way to start new plants, especially on varieties no…
Tips For Saving Plants From EXTREME Heat
Overall, plants are naturally equipped with a variety of mechanisms to protect themselves from…
Tips For Planting Winter Tomatoes
"Winter" tomatoes are actually a group of varieties that will set fruit with temperatures in the…
Spinach Alternative For Growing in Warm Climates
New Zealand spinach, Tetragonia tetragonoides, is a flowering plant in the fig-marigold family…
Maximize Plant Root Health with This Cutting-Edge Technology
Here's a gardening tip on how to maximize root health with cutting-edge air & water-balancing…
Warm Weather Substitute For Spinach
New Zealand Spinach, Tetragonia tetragonoides, is a flowering plant in the fig-marigold family…
Peruvian Lily: The Happy Wanderer
Years ago, my husband Bruce and I planted the elegant spring - to summer-flowering Peruvian lilies…
Gardeners Should Use Every Trick In The Book
Gardening book recommendations from author John Bagnasco.