The Native Gardener’s Paintbox: Green
Gardeners can benefit from a technique used by florists, who add greenery to complement both exotic and pedestrian blossoms. An assortment of bold- to…
Seasons: Winter
A Half-Century of Camellias Find a New Home
To move a collection of this age and size, we needed to find a location for the camellias in a relatively similar microclimate, to minimize any post-t…
It’s My Garden, and I’ll Try If I Want To!
We are all beginners, because our curiosity pushes us from one stage of gardening into new and unfamiliar territory, and, suddenly, we start learning …
Epimediums: Queens of the Woodland
Among the most beautiful and charming perennials in the woodland is the epimedium. The delicate early spring bloom and the lovely, yet unobtrusive fol…
Winter Delights in the Garden: Flowers
Winter is a special time to have blossoms around us, and several flowering trees and shrubs can be recommended for their ease of care and permanence i…
The Central Valley Garden in Winter
In California’s Central Valley, the onset of winter’s cool, wet weather marks the beginning of the growing season for California native and medite…
Manzanita
Among the plants rooted in California is the genus Arctostaphylos, made up of evergreen shrubs commonly known by the Spanish folk name of manzanita or…
Daphnes: A Practical Guide for Gardeners
Daphnes have always held an elusive role in the garden. These coveted shrubs are prized by those who can grow them well and desired by…
Great Plant Picks: Ninety-one for 2008
Since the launch of the Great Plant Picks program eight years ago, almost 500 plants have been selected as the most reliable garden-worthy plants for …