The Coastal Gardener

The Coastal Gardener, a quarterly Newsletter from the UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties.

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The Western Sunset Garden Book 2017 Third Edition

Climate Zones & Microclimates

April 18, 2020
By Sherida J Phibbs
Do you know your planting zone? Selecting plants is not a one-plant-fits-all approach. Trees, shrubs, plants, vegetables, etc., all have their own climate requirement to grow and produce at their best.
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Cymbidium Orchid

A Great Outdoor Orchid for our Coast

April 17, 2020
By Sherida J Phibbs
The Cymbidium (sym-BID-ee-um) orchids are known for their beautiful, long-lasting sprays of flowers and they do well outside. There are two main typesstandards and miniatures. Miniatures only grow where summer nights are above 70F.
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Cardamine californica

Cardamine Edible - But Not So Tasty

April 17, 2020
By Sherida J Phibbs
Cardamine californica, or Milkmaids, is an herbaceous flowering perennial plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to western North America from Washington to Baja California. It is common in a variety of habitats including shady slopes, open woodlands and grasslands.
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