The seasons are subtle here in Southern California, but October is noticeably cooler. With it comes a welcome reprieve from our late summer heat. This can be a busy time…
The wonderful world of salvia, or sage (Salvia spp. and cvs., Zones 5–11), is vast, wildly colorful, and often quite fragrant. There are well over 900 species, of which California…
Plant perennial herbs. Herbs such as rosemary (Rosmarinus spp. and cvs., Zones 8–11), sage (Salvia officinalis, Zones 4–8), thyme (Thymus vulgaris, Zones 5–9), and oregano (Origanum vulgare, Zones 4–8) can…
In the heat of August, while a lot of plants are past their seasonal prime, there are some that are just getting their groove on. This is one of the…
I love traditional plants for a cutting garden such as roses, lilies (Lilium spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9), hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9), and Peruvian lilies (Alstroemeria spp.…
As the summer heat beats upon us, our best game plan is to conserve our energy and spend a bit more time enjoying the garden and a bit less time…
For some years now, I have been teaching classes to homeowners for the local water district. The classes cover the different elements of creating a watershed-wise garden. We cover a…
Plant something red, something white, and something blue. It’s getting hotter out there, but we can still enjoy some planting. In celebration of the independence of our country, plant some…
Although the word is French, the practice of espalier dates back to ancient Roman or Egyptian times. It originated with the need to grow more fruit trees in more confined…
Do some last-minute planting. Call me crazy, but I love June gloom. We all know that the heat is going to come and stay for a while, so I always…
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