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A Rare Tree and an Old, Long Lost Friend is Re-Found - Valley Oaks (Quercus lobata)
There are several rare plants in Orange County.
How to Sow Wildflowers, like Poppies - and Succeed
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So you want to sow some wildflowers; like a modern day Johnny Appleseed, traveling about,…
Learn How to Create a California Friendly Garden
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I’m convinced - gardeners love the outdoors, love nature and love the earth more than…
Matilija Poppy a California Plant Icon
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As most gardeners know, the California Poppy is the official state flower of California.
My Native Plant Garden, err Laboratory
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It’s a few minutes before 7 o’clock in the morning, the neighbors are asleep and I’m…
Native or Introduced, a Gardener's Debate
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The debate between which plants should prevail in gardens, native plants or introduced…
Now is the Ideal Time to add Native Plants to your Garden
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Tomorrow morning I'll set off early in the morning. Soon, I'll be rolling down Laguna…
Orange Counties Wild Orchid - Epipactis gigantea
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I’ve been gardening in Orange County for a long time and I’ve been hiking and exploring…
Plant a Native Wildflower Garden
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Spring used to mean wildflowers. I remember, as a young boy, exploring the hills around…
Sage Advice for California Gardeners
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Southern Europe is well known as the lavender center of the world.
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Cherry - Hollyleaf (Prunus ilicifolia) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
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You can have these monthly Plant Care Reminders sent directly to you each month!
Fuchsia (Fuchsia hybrida) - Monthly Plant Care Reminders
in Shrubs
You can have these monthly Plant Care Reminders sent directly to you each month!
Hosta la Vista - Baby
in Perennials
Everyone knows about Hosta, don’t they? Did you know some varieties grow in sun?
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Peach Leaf Curl - Information Hub
Peach leaf curl is a common problem found on leaves of Peaches and Nectarines (and their…
Avocado - Growing and Plant Care Information Hub
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We're bringing relevant information about Avocados (Persea americana) to one fantastic…
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Home Gardener: Using All The Great Features on the Mulch
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You Can Use The Great Features on the Mulch For Free!
Baseball Field Maintenance - A General Guide for Fields of All Levels
in Lawn
More great baseball field resources can be found here (including a pdf version of this…
The Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) Care & Use
in Trees
Jungle Music Palms and Cycads is a family owned and operated business established in 1977
What are Microgreens and How to Grow Them
in Edibles
Microgreens are tiny leafed vegetables that are grown from seed and require very little…
