By Sharon Reeves (This article was originally in the June 14, 2025 issue of the San Diego Union/Tribune) Plants are anchored in one spot, but they are cunning. They have mastered the art of enticing more mobile organisms to do their bidding. It is the goal of every living thing to procreate and to […]
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 […]
