The Plant Lovers Guide to Ferns
“It is a good time to be a gardener and a good time to grow ferns,” says Richie Steffen in the introduction to The Plant…
Topics: Gardens & Design
Green is the Color of Nature
The entire West Coast is experiencing longer, warmer dry seasons, with significantly less precipitation during the rainy season. The West is officially in a drought…
Where Did the Water Go?
This is the first in our 4-part series entitled Water-Sensitive Landscape Design (WSLD). Throughout the year we’ll explore what a water-sensitive garden is and where…
A Plantsman’s Favorite Dwarf Conifers
Most dwarf conifers available in nurseries are from eight classic conifer groups. And as it turns out, the two that may be the least familiar…
The Curious Plantsman Looks at Dwarf Conifers
For many gardeners, the sight of a stately, mature conifer is awe-inspiring. Some of us are lucky to have one in our gardens, but their…
The New Shade Garden
Book Review: “The garden of the future will be a shade garden.” This strong declarative statement from Ken Druse envelops everything within the pa…
Facebook Plants a Garden
Some of today’s most modern and profitable companies recognize the importance of integrating the landscape into the work environment. The new Facebook building designed by…
Restio Resource Guide
California horticulturist Martin Grantham and Ginny Hunt, owner of Seedhunt.com, have conducted extensive growing trials and tested a variety of restios in California gardens. The…
Aloes, Wine, & Cheese
Please join us for an afternoon filled with bloom and good cheer in a San Diego garden.