This week’s photo shows a sphinx moth enjoying the nectar of a Miss Huff lantana. Sphinxes are beautiful as adults, but as youngsters (in their worm stage) they devastate any and all tomato and pepper plants. Local gardeners know that…
Read MoreWe are well into July, and its elevated humidity presents the right climate to give growing things a much-needed pick-me-up. Landscape plants are somewhat scrawny, starving, and ready to lap up whatever the monsoons deliver. Coupled with the right food,…
Read MoreRed Gaillardia, gaillardia grandiflora, new for 2014! Deep double red blooms make this an exciting perennial breakthrough. Blooms beautifully for months on end, even in its first season! The perfect foot tall and equally wide plant that show off consistent…
Read MoreIf you haven’t fertilized your yard within the last few weeks, the start of the monsoon season is the time to feed for increased summer blooms. This is especially important for plants stressed by spider mites, from being wind whipped,…
Read MoreRed Flame Grape, Vitis vinifera, melts in your mouth! Firm, fully ripe grapes have a pleasant seedless taste with no tough skins. Produces an amazing 30+ clusters of fruit per vine. Planting Tip: In an area the is hot and…
Read MoreThe month of June is filled with brutal days for all plants. With a prevailing southwesterly wind, 0% humidity, and no precipitation, plants are utterly dependent on their gardeners. By the end of the month plants are exhibiting smaller leaves,…
Read MoreCongratulations to our Summer Shade Tree winners! Cindy Chartier Laipple Elaine Vang Karen Carman Cheyenne DeLance Fortner-Wilson Terri Farneti Thank you to everyone who participated ~ it was a lot of fun and we look forward to seeing the trees…
Read MoreThe American dream long has been the pursuit of happiness and owning our own homes. This week Americans will celebrate our country’s independence; most will do it with family and the classic cookout/picnic in the backyards of our own homes.…
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