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A Rare Tree and an Old, Long Lost Friend is Re-Found - Valley Oaks (Quercus lobata)	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 12921
An Invitation to My Garden	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 5280
How to Sow Wildflowers, like Poppies - and Succeed	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 10954
Learn How to Create a California Friendly Garden	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 5886
Matilija Poppy a California Plant Icon	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 42212
My Native Plant Garden, err Laboratory	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 5916
Native or Introduced, a Gardener's Debate	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 4873
Now is the Ideal Time to add Native Plants to your Garden	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 5453
Orange Counties Wild Orchid - Epipactis gigantea	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 24084
Plant a Native Wildflower Garden	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 15340
Sage Advice for California Gardeners	Written by Ron Vanderhoff	Hits: 29506

Pear - Asian (Pyrus pyrifolia) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar

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Lemon Tree - (Citrus limon) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar

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An Invitation to My Garden

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Puzzle #3 - Think Purple

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Citrus Fruits - Southern California

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Bulbs, Rhizomes, etc. - Southern…

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Rosa hybrid 'ChewMayTime'
Oso Easy Paprika Shrub Rose

As a group, roses are the most popular shrubs of all in temperate climates worldwide. California is a great place to grow roses, especially because of its mild-winter climates, where some roses seem to always be in bloom. \"Roses\" is a big category, and there are many different kinds. In general, all roses like sun, good soil, good air circulation, and regular water and fertilizer. Since they bloom on new growth, they also need a certain amount of pruning in order to produce the most flowers -- but it\'s probably true that most people prune their roses too heavily. Mostly, it\'s the cut-flower \"hybrid teas\" that need a seasonal pruning -- the many popular shrubby landscape roses generally don\'t need much cutting back. And even with the hybrid teas, consider that when you cut your blooms for bouquets, you\'re really accomplishing your pruning chores at the same time. Just remember that a big shrub produces more flowers, so do give your roses a seasonal haircut with just a little thinning, but don\'t overdo it (and remember to wear your gardening gloves when you do!).

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Rosa hybrid 'Home Run'
Home Run Shrub Rose, Rose

This rose is a proven All-Star! HOME RUN is absolutely, positively the best true-red rose with continuous blooms and top level disease resistance to both black spot and powdery mildew. It has a high level of tolerance to downy mildew as well. Plus it's heat tolerant, cold hardy and requires no deadheading. It prefers full sun, and will grow to 3 1/2--4 feet in height and width in your landscape. Like its father (Knock Out®), Home Run® has excellent resistance to black spot. Unlike Knock Out, Home Run is also completely resistant to powdery mildew and has a higher level of tolerance to downy mildew as well.

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