Clematis in Bloom
Join Linda Beutler, curator of the collection, as she shares the following photos and information about a small segment of this thriving and florifero…
Seasons: Summer
A Gardener Comes to Terms with Yellow
Although it occupies only one-twentieth of the color spectrum, yellow reflects more light than any other, making it truly the brightest color; along w…
Horticultural Heroes
West Coast horticulturists, Richard A. Brown and Rosalind Creasy, are among the distinguished recipients of this year’s American Horticultural Socie…
Where the Wild Things Grow
Chelsea, the generally accepted (Grand)mother of all garden shows, wraps up this weekend, but Chelsea Fringe—the young, curious, and sometimes mischievous niece of the dowager…
WC@Vanguard Court: Chelsea Fringe 2013
Not many designers would consider a Victorian-era men’s toilet as a potential site for an urban fernery and garden retreat. Check out this time lapse build…
Fire Safe Landscaping
Fire is powerful, consuming, and terrifying. Literally, a force of nature. Our thoughts and hearts are with people in and around San Diego County as…
California Drought
For the first time in 15 years the entire state of California is suffering moderate to extreme drought conditions. Reports of the personal and economic…
Wine and Roses
Nestled in idyllic Sonoma wine country is a unique farm and garden, one you’re not likely to encounter in this part of the world. While…
Ocean-Friendly Gardening
Ocean Friendly Gardens serve to protect waterways as well as reduce green waste, trim expensive and unnecessary water use, and have an overall smaller…