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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...
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?...
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...