The White Garden
Not only do white flowers have the unique grace of lighting up the garden, especially at dusk, but they rest the eye and enhance the colors of the flo…
Seasons: Summer
Pacific Plant Promotions: Beschorneria rigida
The ten species of Beschorneria form an interesting but little known genus in the agave family (Agavaceae). Although several Beschorneria have great g…
The History of Lapageria rosea at the University of California Botanical Garden
The University of California Botanical Garden has a long history of cultivating Chilean bellflowers (Lapageria rosea). Revered as the national flower …
A Garden of Small Miracles
Our Oakland garden has become both rich in species and diverse in structure, with many nooks, crannies, thickets, leaf-drifts, perches, and pathways t…
A Garden for All Seasons
As the garden moves from late autumn into winter, several garden aspects become more noticeable and should be considered in your planning. First, your…
Mexican Palo Verde
Although it will tolerate regular watering, Mexican palo verde is one of the few ornamental trees that can grow in Southern California gardens without…
Mediterranean Splendor in Leucadia
In the seaside community of Leucadia in San Diego County, where municipal planting often consists of little more than the same overused trees and shru…
The Gardens of Lake Park
After years of gardening on a modest suburban lot, Mary Lynn Cox, moved to a retirement community. She was surprised to learn that she need not have l…
Great Plant Picks for Container Gardens
Every garden, no matter how grand or petite, is made richer by a well-planned container, be it exuberant, elegant, eccentric, or edgy. With this intro…