Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest
Required reading: climatic reality, care and cultivation, and organic controls—all that and 90 of the best roses for PNW gardens.
Topics: Gardens & Design
Growing a Giving Business
Transitioning from being a sole proprietor to a worker-owned cooperative hasn’t been easy for Mariposa Garden & Design. But it feels like the right …
New Plants from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Senecio palmeri ‘Silver and Gold’ and Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla ‘Ray’s Carpet’, valuable plants for California gardens introduced b…
A New Paradigm in Landscape Maintenance
Homeowners are converting large areas of water-thirsty turf to low-water, sustainable landscapes that require a new approach to traditional landscape …
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…
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…
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.