Sedum Care and Propagation
Sedums are easy to care for! Fast draining soil is the most important condition to provide; half soil and half pumice or sand is a…
Seasons: Summer
Sedums
Sedums have become such a common sight in West Coast gardens that it’s easy to both take them for granted and think we know them.…
The Plant Lover’s Guide to Sedums
I love succulents. The veritable banquet of books written on succulents for avid gardeners over the past few years has influenced me as much as…
Rainwater Harvesting in LA
A recent article in the summer 2014 issue of Pacific Horticulture, Making (the Most of) Rain in LA, outlines one So Cal homeowners’ creative response…
Welcome to Our Garden
Last April 2,000 garden enthusiasts visited our Fresno property as part of the 2014 Master Gardener Spring Tour. We often welcome friends for brunch or…
Studying Nature’s Calendar
Phenology is the study of plant and animal life-cycle events related to seasonal and climate changes. Gathering and recording data from year to year enables…
Going Wild at Nature Gardens
[sidebar]Nature Gardens Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90007 Visit www.nhm.org/nature to learn more about special programing and events, how…
Nature Gardens
Nature Gardens Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County At the edge of…
Parks for People
Mention the words “public garden” and most people picture swathes of lawn and picnic tables. The best of the lot—and the West Coast is rich…