Blog article by Karen MetzDriving around town, lately I’ve seen so many flowers. First the trees were blooming, now the roses are everywhere, also irises, geraniums, rock roses, lavenders and callas. It seems like our winter rains this year have given us such an amazing profusion of blossoms. …
Blog article by Paula PashbyI enjoy kicking back and looking over the accomplishments from a hard day in the garden. However, I will usually end up noticing other things that also need tending; a little pruning here and there or some weeds that I did not see before settling down in my comfy chair. During…
Blog by Michelle KrespiI recently had the pleasure of visiting the University of California Botanical Garden in Berkeley. A good friend of mine has been a docent there for over ten years and has told me so much about the garden, that I was excited to finally see it. I have to preface my…
Blog article by Brenda Altman, UC Master GardenerHave you ever walked into a plant nursery store and discovered a pleasant surprise? No? Nothing like an exotic plant or an heirloom garlic special but cats. Oh, it is a cat, no, it is two, no, three. Nova, Tessa, and Reggie now reside at the Mid-City…
