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Of the many colors I try in my garden yellow is one I gravitate to again and again.

Just a couple of days ago I was contacted by a writer working for The Associated Press.

Try to imagine a garden where the only thing alive is plants. I can't.

One of the greatest joys that a garden has to offer is as a reminder of seasonal change.

Last year, about 41 million poinsettias were sold in the United States.

Roses prefer a

Like gardens themselves, the practice of gardening is forever changing, never the same from one

Southern winters are short, and have plenty of camellias in bloom to delight gardeners all

Weeds are evil.

A couple of weeks ago I received an email from a Costa Mesa gardener.

If the current drought in Orange County continues, or worsens, there won’t be enough water for

Ron Vanderhoff's Top Plant Recommendations: Citrus Fruit Throughout the Year for Southern

I suspect that April might be the busiest month of the year for most local gardeners.

Last weekend was hot; 85, 90, even 100 degrees in some areas. It was the first hot few days of

As most gardeners know, the California Poppy is the official state flower of California. 

I was working in my garden a few minutes ago, preparing the soil in a new planting area.

Today’s column may cause confusion.