A Columbine Named Bobby Joe
Maybe what I am looking for is already happening in every garden and alpine meadow where I look for [a columbine to name] ‘Bobby Joe’. Has the que…
Plants: Flowering plants, vines, and bulbs
Breeding Urban (Plant) Warriors
John Schoustra came to the nursery trade by way of landscape architecture and years of experience in landscape design and build. Today he’s the owner…
Chasing Wildflowers*
SUPER BLOOM. Recent winter storms have bathed the parched California landscape with desperately needed rain, creating conditions for an outstanding sp…
Planting the New California Garden Part 2: Margie Grace, APLD
Margie Grace and her team designed Victoria Garden Mews to be a sustainable oasis—a certified LEED platinum oasis—for three families in Santa Barb…
The Working Gardener
Being in Horticulture is not easy—or lucrative. But the best in our community are responsible to their clients, their staff, and are committed to nu…
In Filoli’s Greenhouses
Kelly Osborne and her team in Filoli's greenhouses are responsible for growing the colorful effects that the garden is known for and maintaining nurse…
New Rules for Landscaping with MWELO
Professional landscapers have a responsibility to ensure that residential homeowners are aware of ongoing climate challenges and their potential to be…
Tending Gardens at Filoli with Hallie Schmidt
Professional gardeners chat about tending gardens, seasonal rhythms, and nature as they work side by side in the gardens at Filoli.
Tips for Growing an Edible Garden
A personal essay by a Bay Area horticulturist who has returned to his roots to craft a living in the garden.