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My Climate Zone
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Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 23 -
City
Vista -
State
CA -
Zip Code
92084 -
Country
USA -
Phone #
760.216.6533
Gardening Background
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Biographical Information
Born in Chicago, University in Michigan and University of Chicago, Teaching and working in California since 1972. Two children, 3 grandchildren. Civil and women's rights activist, new native plant gardener, beginning photographer.
My Mulch Profile
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Occupation
Retired Software Engineer -
Gardening Ability
2 - Sort of Experienced -
My 5 favorite plants are
Salvia clevelandii-Winnefred Gilman, Penstemon, Vitex trifolia, Grevillea, Roses -
What plant have you tried to grow that has given you the most trouble? Or, what plant would you like to grow and can't, and why?
Penstemons -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
Early AM, late afternoon -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
Blues and purples -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
Love it all -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
My friend, Cozette Shirts. She knows everything and loves to share. -
Gardening Dilemmas
When and how to prune. -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
Weeding, watching plants die and not knowing how to save them, adjusting water system. -
What do you like most about gardening?
Being outside, working the soil, trimming, watching things grow, cutting flowers for bouquets -
Favorite Nursery
Las Pilitas, Buena Creek, Walter Anderson, Armstrong -
Cat or Dog person
Cat Person
Education
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Interests
Native plants, drought tolerant plants, fruit trees, cutting gardens
