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Perspective on the California Drought & Landscape Water Use
Report Provided by Mr. Donald R. Hodel & Mr. Dennis R. Pittenger of the University of California Cooperative Extension -...
How to Care for Zucchini Plants and Other Summer Squashes
Zucchinis and summer squashes are hearty, nutritious, and versatile vegetables. They make fabulous additions to soups, roasted kabobs, and pasta—you...
Creating a Moss Pole for Staking Plants
Benefits of Staking There are many varieties of houseplants that are epiphytes, which means the plants typically use other larger...
Houseplant Propagating Methods
Propagation Options: Propagating can be done in multiple ways but when it comes to houseplants, the two easiest options are...
ORCHIDS 101: Soil Prep, Planting in Pots & Basic Maintenance
Orchids are one of the largest and oldest families of flowering plants in the world, with over 25,000...
Rose Gardening: Varieties, Care & Maintenance, Rose of the Year
ALL ABOUT ROSES Fertilizer + Care + Pruning + Roger's Favorite Varieties Fertilizer • The key to having constant rose...
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Conservation & What it Means for Nature
There are many ways to help our planet and sometimes it's the small gestures that not only help Mother Earth,...
Culinary Gardening – Grow Your Own
PLANTING A CULINARY CONTAINER GARDEN GARDENING TIPS ON HOW TO PLANT & MAINTAIN CONTAINERS: • Successful culinary gardens...
Gardening 101: Learn the Basics of Plant Selection and Planting
ROGER’S MAINTANENCE CARE + PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS: If your soil needs amendment, start with compost. Roger’s Recommends Malibu Compost....
Celebrating Monarch Butterflies and Support Monarch Conservation
Learn about the plight of the monarchs and the best way to help these butterflies. Planting and growing...
Everything You Need to Know About Caladium Care, Indoors or Out!
Caladiums are taking the design world by storm! These spectacular exotic plants have the most fascinating colors and details throughout...
Everything You Need to Know About Worm Composting
All The Facts You Need to Know About Worm Composting Recycling your food scraps is no longer a niche preference...
2022 Rose of the Year: Princesse Charlene de Monaco
There are so many beautiful roses to plant in California, but sometimes a variety appears that just takes your breath...
Water Conservation Techniques
Keep Earth Happy: How to Conserve Water in Your Orange County Garden We see gardening as an exciting challenge where...
David Austin Roses and How to Care for Them in California
David Austin is an award-winning breeder known for his outstanding roses that combine the beauty and fragrance of a classic...
What Can I Plant with Milkweed?
Locally native Milkweed is an absolute must-have for California gardens—the fate of our monarch butterfly populations depends on it! You...
Yves Piaget Rose Review
The Yves Piaget Rose has been getting a lot of attention lately, and many gardeners are curious if it lives...
Everything You Need to Know About Fertilizer
Fertilizer is an essential part of growing healthy plants, but irresponsible use of synthetic formulas has led to some catastrophic...
Pink Panther Foxglove • How to Care for This Beautiful Blooming Plant
How to Care for Foxglove Foxglove is a fabulous perennial with an incredibly long bloom time—from spring until fall—and the...
The Buzz On Bees • How Pollinators Help Our Gardens
How Are Bees Important to the Environment? We receive a lot of inquiries about how bees are vital to the...