Exotic looks, species variety inspire passion for the plants that make great gifts and a great pastime BY BARB SANDS (This article first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune April 9, 2022) Orchids are truly the masterpieces of the floral kingdom and the largest flowering plant family on Earth. They are unusual, fascinating and strikingly […]
BY PAT ASAKAWA (This article first appeared in About Town Magazine March 2022) Spring has arrived and, for most species of wild birds, it is the time to mate, build nests, lay eggs, and raise offspring. As a typical spring morning dawns in San Diego, we hear them chirp and call as though they’re greeting […]
BY HELEN PURCELL MONTAG (This article first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on March 12, 2022) Could it be … spring is in the air? As we enjoy these longer daylight hours, have you noticed displays of budding leaves and early blooming flowers? Welcome to March, the month that marks the beginning of spring and […]
BY JOE BOLDT (This article first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on February 12, 2022) Whisper the phrase “Integrated Pest Management,” or worse, “IPM” at your local garden club meeting and even the most erudite gardener might be seen fleeing to the nearest exit. Just what is Integrated Pest Management and why should you care? […]
Established plants beautify landscape and thrive on little water in San Diego region BY MICHAEL HARRELSON (This article first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on January 8, 2022) For San Diego gardeners, the Lemonadeberry shrub (Rhus integrifolia) is the landscape plant perfect for our times. Considering the ongoing drought in Southern California, a low-water, low-maintenance, […]
