By DeLayne Harmon (This article originally appeared in the Nov/Dec 2024 issue of California Gardens) When we share a first taste of our “Black Star” Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) with a friend, we say, “take it slow”. Like a sip of an expensive wine, smell it first. Your mouth begins to water at the […]
Answer: No need for alarm – a temporary leaf drop during November or December is normal. Growing Plumeria Beauties in San Diego By Sharon Zornes Plumeria is a tropical genus of 11 species of small trees or shrubs, also known by the name frangipani. They thrive in hot, tropical climates with high humidity. In many regions outside […]
Aromatic, colorful bushes grow easily in San Diego County region; here’s what to know about the 4 most common varieties By Lee Somerville (This article first appeared in the May 11, 2024 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) “Lavender’s blue, dilly dilly, lavender’s green, When I am king, dilly dilly, you shall be queen.” […]
By Leah Taylor (All photos by Leah Taylor) (This article originally appeared in the January/February 2024 edition of California Garden) Planting a tree from the diverse genus Caesalpinia can can be a rewarding and environmentally friendly choice in any garden. This California native plant goes by many names depending on the species and geographic area […]
By Joe Boldt (This article originally appeared in the March/April edition of California Garden) Once, on my way to Canada, I had the good fortune to be driving my convertible along a country road in South Dakota. On either side of the road were Sunflowers. As far as my eyes could see, miles and miles […]
