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Growing Gorgeous Camellias: A Quick Guide for Success

Cultivate stunning camellias effortlessly with our quick guide. From planting to care, grow…

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2024 Garden Resolutions: Cultivating a Thriving Oasis

As the clock strikes midnight and we usher in the new year, it's the perfect time for garden…

Poinsettias Care

Poinsettias Care & Interesting Facts: Tips for Success

Master poinsettias care with our expert tips! Explore fascinating facts and ensure success in…

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The Buzz about Bees: Top Plants to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden

In the vibrant world of gardening, there's a secret to cultivating a thriving, buzzing ecosystem…

Schlumbergera Christmas Cactus

Thanksgiving vs. Christmas Cactus: Blooms, Leaves, and Care

The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) and Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) are…

California poppy

Fall Planting: California Natives for a Greener Garden

As the golden hues of autumn leaves capture our attention, California's gardening enthusiasts are…

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Tips For Creating A Fragrant Garden

Creating a fragrant garden is akin to orchestrating a symphony of scents that provides not just a…

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Growing Ornamental Gourds: Nature’s Artistic Canvas

Autumn brings a rich palette of colors to the natural world, and perhaps no element of the season…

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Growing a Biblical Garden: Connecting with Ancient Scriptures through Plants

Throughout the Bible, various plants, trees, and herbs are mentioned, each holding significant…

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5 Hot Weather Gardening Tips For Southern California

Here are a few ideas to help the garden make it though unusually hot weather in Southern…

Romneya coulteri

Matilija Poppies: The Enchanting Giants of The Wildflower World

Romneya coulteri, is commonly known as the California tree poppy or Matilija poppy.

Narrowleaf Milkweed

Narrowleaf Milkweed & Butterflies: Did You Know?

For California, the best milkweed species to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators is…

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9 Easy Steps To Start Roses From Cuttings

Rooting roses from cuttings is an easy and fun way to start new plants, especially on varieties no…

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Tips For Saving Plants From EXTREME Heat

Overall, plants are naturally equipped with a variety of mechanisms to protect themselves from…

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Tips For Planting Winter Tomatoes

"Winter" tomatoes are actually a group of varieties that will set fruit with temperatures in the…

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Spinach Alternative For Growing in Warm Climates

New Zealand spinach, Tetragonia tetragonoides, is a flowering plant in the fig-marigold family…