Aenne Carver Whenever I smell peaches I think of my grandmother. She lived in Utah, and I visited her every summer when her peaches were ripening. Inevitably, on the hottest day of August, the canning commenced. My grandmother calmly orchestrated a bubbling pot of peaches, sweaty bottles dipped in and out of water, and plenty […]
Summer can be an ideal season in many of our gardens. However, even the hardiest, drought tolerant plants – including succulents – will benefit greatly from a small amount of added care in the hot days ahead. Whether your succulents are in containers or in the ground, here are some summer care tips and techniques […]
Vincent Lazaneo Gardeners often wonder what to do when a tree limb breaks during a winter storm or Santa Ana winds. Here are answers to a few common questions. Q. When a tree limb breaks, what should I do? A. When a limb breaks, it should be pruned to remove the damaged portion. It can […]
