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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.
An Invitation to My Garden
In about an hour I am visiting a friend’s garden in Newport Beach.
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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Firethorn (Pyracantha spp) - Monthly Plant Care Reminders
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Arbutus glandulosa 'Marina' (Marina Strawberry Tree) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
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Avocado (Persea americana) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
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Plant Care Recommendations - Edibles - Sunset Zone 24
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Do you live In coastal southern California? Do you grow any of these plants?
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Drimia maritima (syn. Urginea maritima) - Giant White Sea Squill Plant Care
Drimia maritima (syn. Urginea maritima) - Giant White Sea Squill What: A Mediterranean…
Echeveria: How to Slice and Re-root Large Echeverias
Widely known as the “Queen of Succulents,” Debra Lee Baldwin is the award-winning garden…
Plant Care Reminders List of Links By Botanical Name
Plant Care Reminders List of Links By Botanical Name. We have monthly regional plant care…
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Baseball Field Maintenance - A General Guide for Fields of All Levels
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More great baseball field resources can be found here (including a pdf version of this…
The Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) Care & Use
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Jungle Music Palms and Cycads is a family owned and operated business established in 1977
What are Microgreens and How to Grow Them
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Microgreens are tiny leafed vegetables that are grown from seed and require very little…
Hedychium gardnerianum (Kahili Ginger) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
You can have these monthly Plant Care Reminders sent directly to you each month!