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Uplifting Color Combinations for Your Outdoor Space
For many of us, our gardens are a refuge from the rest of our busy lives. Whether it's smelling the...
How to Grow and Care for Figs in Southern California
Figs may have originated in the Mediterranean, but we are fortunate to have them in the southern states, thriving in...
Blue Plants for a Soothing Landscape
The color of the sky, the color of the ocean—blue is one of the most magnificent colors in nature and...
The Monarch Wishing Tree
Supporting Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Western Monarch butterflies are in peril. Western Monarch populations have dropped 97 percent below their...
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...
Mo’s Avocados at Roger’s Gardens
Fresh, Delicious, Local, and Pesticide Free A perfectly ripe, pesticide-free avocado, locally grown and with a Roger’s Gardens connection. For...
Front Porch Fall Inspiration
One of the most fun and exciting parts of being a gardener is getting creative with your yard, garden, and...
7 Clever Ways to Use Pumpkins in Fall Decor
Pumpkins for fall are like florals for spring—classic and timeless. It just wouldn’t feel like fall without a pile of...
Creative Ways to Add Fruit Trees and Plants to Small Spaces
Who says you need a big, sprawling orchard to grow delicious organic fruit? There are plenty of creative ways to...
Plants with Architectural Characteristics
Some plants just have a perfectly statuesque quality—bold and contemporary with an artistic edge. Adding them strategically to your garden...
Cool-Season Garden Prep
Nothing perks up a cloudy, gray February day like a bushel of fresh, colorful vegetables straight from the garden! While...
Slow Roasted Pumpkin Puree Recipe
Pre-heat oven to 350F Line a cookie sheet or 2 with parchment paper Wash your pumpkin. Using a sharp knife...
Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Pre-heat oven to 300F Line a cookie sheet or 2 with parchment paper Seed the pumpkin: Using a large spoon,...
Chilean Cranberry Bean Stew Recipe
Ingredients: A Rancho Gordo Recipe ½ pound dry Rancho Gordo Cranberry or Marcella beans picked over and rinsed ½ pound...
Water-Wise Winter Vegetable Care
One of the most essential aspects of vegetable plant care is consistent, adequate watering—but this can be difficult when trying...
Edible Plant Combinations for Mini Starter Gardens
Want to try growing veggies and other edible plants but don’t know where to start? Container gardens are the perfect...
How to Design a Cut Flower Garden
Having a beautiful garden to brighten your outdoor scenery is always nice—but wouldn’t it be lovely to bring all that...
The Peculiar Science of Moon Phase Gardening
Have you heard of gardening based on the moon phase? It's a fascinating practice, and while the concept may leave...
What to Know About Monarch Butterflies and The Milkweed in Your Garden
Resource: Joshua Siskin - OC RegisterPublished: August 20, 2022 In 2020, around Thanksgiving, a total of fewer than 2,000 monarch...
Multiply Your Indoor Plant Collection by Propagating Cuttings
Multiply Your Indoor Plant Collection by Propagating Cuttings Want to multiply your collection of indoor plants without spending a dime?...