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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...
A Special Story of the Roger's Gardens Silvertip Fir
Silvertip Fir are a very special Christmas tree and their story is special. While almost all Christmas trees are grown...
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?...
Bougainvillea
Plant Care
Bougainvillea is a popular plant in warm, coastal regions like Orange County. Its climbing vines grow tall and lush, exploding...
What to Do When Your Agave Blooms
Seeing an agave bloom is always a spectacular sight! Their tall flower stalks look like whimsical trees from a Dr....
A Complete Guide to Orchid Care for Beginners
Orchid care is different from the standard houseplant care protocol, but even beginners can successfully grow these exotic flowering plants...
The Most Beautiful Varieties of Orchids to Grow Indoors
There are so many spectacular varieties of orchids—some are more common, while others are rare and exotic. At our garden...
Monarch Butterflies Could Become Extinct if We Don't Take These 3 Steps, Experts Say
Story by Madeline Holcombe and Jalen Beckford, CNN One of the most popular and recognizable insects is at risk of...
Water-Wise Plants for Southern California Gardens
Sustaining Nature and Gardens with Less Water Listed below are just a few of the hundreds of Water-Wise plants for...
California Friendly® Garden Design Ideas
Need Inspiration? Below you will find over many local Orange County gardens that are all demonstrating California Friendly elements. We’ve...
California cracks down on water use as it sees its most severe drought ever
article resource: npr Water restrictions began Wednesday for 6 million residents in Southern California, as the state enters its third...
7 Activities for Engaging Kids with Pollinator Gardens
Kids love learning about animals—especially when they see them in real life. Creating a pollinator garden is a fantastic way...
How To Care For Basil Plants
Basil is one of the easiest and fastest culinary herbs to grow. There are so many ways to use it—that...
5 Radiant Red Flowers That Hummingbirds Can't Resist!
Hummingbirds are such breathtaking creatures—you can't help but feel a burst of excitement when you catch a fleeting glimpse of...
California Friendly® Plants
Choosing Water-Wise California Friendly Plants We have made it easy for you to determine which plants are Water-Wise California Friendly....
How to Preserve Your Summer Harvest
Is there anything more gourmet than homegrown vegetables? Only fresh vegetables that have been hand-selected and lovingly preserved! Knowing how...
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...