The Huntington Garden, San Marino,CA
Karen The highlights of the Huntington Gardens including a visit to the tea room are given.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CA
The layout of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia, CA is described.
A Visit to Descanso Gardens, Flintridge, CA
A Visit to Descanso Gardens, Flintridge, CA is described.
How to Evaluate Shade
Four types of shade are described and plants that grow well in each are suggested.
How to Make a Winter Garden Beautiful
Ways to spruce up your winter garden are discussed.
Beneficial Insects: Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are good pollinators and should be protected when possible.
A Case for Using Botanical Names
Three good reasons are given for using botanical names rather than common names.
Why and How to Attract Bumblebees to the Garden
The fuzzy looking black and yellow bumblebees are the gentle giants of my garden and I enjoy them in the morning as I work among them and the plants. Once…
Top Picks for Cool Weather Vegetables
What is more fun in the spring than harvesting radishes and lettuce? Well, it’s time to get going and sow the seeds for an early crop. The seeds are in…
Plant Profile: Persian Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus)
Persian buttercups, unlike their country cousins, have gorgeous, large, full flowers consisting of many crepe paper like petals. They are excellent cut flowers or container plants.