Winter Blooms
As dedicated gardeners, we have long lists of chores and ideas for new projects. We head outside and busy ourselves…
SIGHTS OF THE SEASON
For many, the joy of the holiday season is in the decorations. Whether you’re the one decorating or simply enjoying them,…
THE MYSTICAL MISTLETOE, A PLANT FOR DECEMBER
Mistletoe is a parasitic and somewhat toxic evergreen plant that has been revered for thousands of years by cultures worldwide. There are…
GUESS WHAT’S COMING TO DINNER?
As you gather together with friends and family this year, undoubtedly buttered corn will quietly make its way to your Thanksgiving…
A BIRDBATH FOR THE CALIFORNIA THRASHER (AND OTHERS)
A California native bird that has captured my interest this year is the California Thrasher, Toxostoma redivivus (‘toxo’ means arch…
Herb A-peel
We’ve made it. We have successfully crossed through the intersection of summer and into fall. So fasten your seatbelts as…
TWO UNUSUAL BULBS FROM MY GARDEN
Two unusual bulbs growing in my garden are fascinating in both their foliage and flowering habits. The bulbs are large…
Vertical Gardening
Gardeners are not limited to the ground underneath their feet. Vertical gardening is becoming widespread as gardeners take their creativity…