Monarch Butterfly Endangered?
Buy Milkweed Monarch Butterfly Endangered? The Monarch Butterfly is now under consideration by U.S. Fish and Wildlife to be named...
Growing Roses Along The Orange Coast
I’m debating writing this column. There’s already too much written about rose care. Prune this way, feed that way. This...
How to Create a Bird-Friendly Garden
from our friends at Sea & Sage Audubon Society • Orange County Chapter • You can help birds in your...
6 Big, Bold Houseplants With Gorgeous Green Leaves
If you’re on the lookout for some statement houseplants with big, bright green leaves, these six stunners are at the...
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...
Bearded Iris Just Want to be Understood
Bearded iris are misunderstood in the coastal gardens of southern California. Like many other peculiarities of local gardening, confusion begins...
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...
Simple Brine Recipe for Meat
SERVING: Makes enough brine for 1 ½ pounds of meat. INGREDIENTS: ½ Cup Kosher or Coarse Salt- with or without...
Dahlias in the Garden
It’s the beginning of a new year. What this signifies to many gardeners is that it’s time to start planning...
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...
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...
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...
From The Ground Up - Creating Healthy Soil
Healthy soil = healthy plants: every gardener eventually succumbs to this fundamental principle. Nonetheless, there are still those among us...
How to Dig a Hole
Sometimes simple things are taken for granted. Fortunately, most of us eventually learn how to fold a shirt, peel an...
How to Design a DIY Succulent Garden in 5 Steps
There’s something about a succulent garden that’s just so cool, modern, and full of personality! They are anything but boring,...
Choosing and Caring for Beautiful Begonias
Beautiful begonias! It's easy to see why begonias are one of the most renowned plants on the market, with almost...
6 Simple & Stunning Hanging Basket Design Ideas
Hanging baskets are the easiest way to spice up your outdoor space, but with so many possibilities to choose from,...
Bird & Butterfly Garden
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Rare, Threatened and Endangered Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Most everyone reading this already knows of the incredible botanical treasure that Upper Newport Bay is. Orange County, an area...
Medicinal Plants & Pollinators
QUICK LINKS: Buy Soil + Fertilizer • Buy Tools + Accessories Buy Planters + Pottery + Containers The act of...