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Growing Salvia in Orange County, California

Salvia is a gorgeous plant with tubular blossoms and often velvety and aromatic leaves that add color and texture to...

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Milkweeds and Monarchs
A Little Good News

Authors: Ron Vanderhoff, Mike Evans and Bob Allen Monarch butterflies are on the rebound in California. Early counts show a...

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Milkweed & Monarchs: How You Made a Difference

  From Our Friends at Tree of Life Nursery Author: Mike Evans “Do enough before it’s too late,” I once...

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Roger’s Gardens Supports Local Audubon Society with $7,500 Donation

Roger’s Gardens has long maintained relationships with several local non-profit conservation organizations, such as the CA Native Plant Society, the...

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Monarch Butterflies in Southern California

Ron Vanderhoff, Roger’s Gardens and CA Native Plant Society During the past few years, the plight of the Monarch butterfly...

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Hummingbirds of Orange County • A Sea and Sage Audubon Society Presentation •

from our friends at Sea & Sage Audubon Society • Orange County Chapter • Explore the life of hummingbirds through...

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The Spectacular Biology of Hummingbirds with Peter Mangold D.V.M.

Summertime at Roger’s Gardens is warmly greeted by the stunning displays of our local pollinators. Monarchs float through the air,...

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Monarchs and Milkweed, What Gardeners Need to Know

UPDATE: Roger’s Gardens no longer sells or recommends tropical milkweed. The nation’s leading Monarch conservation organizations now recommend planting only...

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Monarch Butterfly Endangered?

Monarch Butterfly Endangered? The Monarch Butterfly is now under consideration by U.S. Fish and Wildlife to be named as an...

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How to Create a Bird-Friendly Garden

from our friends at Sea & Sage Audubon Society • Orange County Chapter • You can help birds in your...

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The Best Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials for Hummingbird Gardens

Hummingbirds are one of the world’s most magical creatures. From the brightly-colored plumage of the males, and the nearly invisible...

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Healthier Hummingbirds: Feeder Care & FAQ

While a garden filled with nectar-rich plants is the best way to attract the beloved hummingbird, feeders help us offer...

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Hummingbirds & The Local Native Plants That They Enjoy

Bladderpod (Peritoma) California Buckwheat California fuchsia (Epilobium) California Lilacs (Ceanothus) Bush Sunflowers (Encelia) Gooseberries (Ribes) Elderberry (Sambucus) Hooker’s evening primrose...

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Hummingbirds of Orange County

Anna's HummingbirdLearn More This hardy little bird is a permanent resident along our Pacific Coast, staying through the winter in...

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Bringing Birds into Your Garden

For many of us, birds are the most enjoyable animals in our gardens. Try to imagine a garden where the...

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Bird & Butterfly Garden

QUICK LINKS: Buy Soil + Fertilizer • Buy Tools + Accessories Buy Planters + Pottery + Containers When outdoor plant...

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