Weird and Wonderful Carnivorous Plants by Kim Schultz (This article originally appeared in the September / October 2026 “California Garden” magazine) Carnivorous plants have captured the popular imagination since 1875 when Charles Darwin first published Insectivorous Plants. Killer plants have shown up in everything from Little Shop of Horrors to the Harry Potter series, but […]
Question: I think my Aloes are infected. Are There Pests and Diseases that Affect Them? Answer: Yes, while succulents tend to be relatively pest and disease free, aloes and agaves can be affected. Here are three possibilities: By Richard Reid Succulents are a common and popular landscape addition to Southern California gardens. They can be […]
Learn the Secrets of Successful Cut Flower Gardening by Wendy Hunter Do you dream of walking outside with a pair of clippers and coming back inside with an armful of flowers for your kitchen table? Southern California is one of the best places to start flower gardening! In San Diego County, we can grow flowers […]
The living legacy at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad. By Helen Purcell Montag. Former working ranch and personal retreat of late actor reflects lasting vision that merges landscape, native plants and history. California’s parks tell many different stories about our state. Some protect natural landscapes and provide places for outdoor recreation. Others conserve […]
