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What’s all this talk about “IPM?” It seems to be creeping into our gardening vocabulary more frequently. Have you wondered about it?

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One of the most common and easy to recognize plant diseases, powdery mildew, is caused by fungus spores that overwinter…

Periods of drought, heat waves and rising water bills can make any gardener more interested in saving water. Fortunately, there…

Hear ye, hear ye…The California Rare Fruit Growers Association does hereby proclaim 2014, “The Year of the Quince.” Ah, but don’t confuse this quince with the “flowering quince.” Although beautiful, it’s not edible. However, the heralded quince is both edible and beautiful!

“Ice plants” refer to several types of plants, usually having fleshy thick leaves. However, after an introduction to Delosperma, you’ll know it as the real-deal. As a group of tough groundcovers, they flourish in full sun in well draining soils with little water, after becoming established. Plus, they’re colorful!

Ornamental grass? Yes. Pink? Yes. Native? Definitely! We’ve all seen, and loved, tall ornamental grasses swaying in the breeze. Nevertheless, imagine billowing pink plumes swaying 2-3′ above 3’x5′ ornamental grassy mounds.

Have you noticed how a planted container can jazz up a front entryway, back deck or porch? Perhaps you decided against it because of the watering needs…

How hot do your peppers grow? Have you ever wanted to describe how hot your peppers are, but just didn’t know how? Have you ever noticed the variety of pepper seeds available, and wondered how hot the peppers will be?

And, they’re off! This is the 140th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. What does that mean? Mint Juleps, of course.

What do you do when you fall in love with a plant but you know it spreads and could take over your entire garden? Contain it!

Make your job of watering plants easier and more efficient with the proper practices and tools…