Garden Alchemy by Stephanie Rose is a magical book full of recipes and concoctions to make your garden thrive.
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In Southern California where I live, we can thank several years of drought for finally opening people’s eyes. I’m not talking about …
Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening is one of those books that will delight and inspire the flower grower in every seasoned gardener. And make a flower grower out of newbie gardeners.
Growing a Family Cultivating a garden can be like raising children. Watch, listen and add tender, loving care. Every spring I …
The following is a guest blog post by Lana Hawkins, a student of architecture from Sydney, Australia, who writes about landscaping and …
Growing plants indoors is even more fun when you grow topiaries. Featuring decorative shapes fashioned out of plants, you can try your …
If you like the look of ivy and wish to grow it in your indoor garden, try English ivy (Hedera helix). This …
I often have readers ask what houseplants are poisonous or irritating to pets. The folks at ProFlowers have put together this handy …
Want to quickly uplift your spirits and connect to the magic in life? Make a terrarium garden with a child. With their …
If it’s snowing or raining outside, show your houseplants some love. Liquid from the sky is like champagne to your indoor plants. …
When I was a kid living in rural Massachusetts, there was a lady who lived across the street who had a large …
Many trees and large shrubs require occasional pruning, and late winter in SoCal before early spring’s active growth is often a good …
One of my favorite types of veggies to grow during our cool season are root crops. There is something so exciting about …
Shade gardening in SoCal takes some extra effort but the results are well worth it.