Northern California - Page 14 of 28 - Fine Gardening
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DesignA Design That Defies Deer and Drought
Julia Zarcone and David Patmore have been embracing the green movement for most of their lives. Their home sits on a 3-acre hilltop in Los Altos Hills outside of the…
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DesignFrom Jungle to Garden
Today we’re visiting Tonya Keck’s garden in Davis, California. We bought our house eight years ago. It was a foreclosure and had been vacant for over a year. The kitchen…
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Article5 Terrific Tomatoes for Northern California
There’s nothing like the psychological boost obtained when planting the first tomato of the year out in the garden - the touch of fragrant foliage, the joy of watching your…
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DesignPlanting Under Native Oak Trees in Northern California
Loved for their beauty, longevity, and value to wildlife and the environment, oak trees have earned their place as a symbol of California’s natural landscape. Of the many species endemic…
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DesignFrom Roses to Dandelions
Today we’re enjoying some photos from Clarence McCullough in Capitola, California. This spectacular rose looks like the variety ‘Double Delight’, which is known for its distinctive red-and-white petals. Hybrid tea…
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How-ToNorthern California: April Garden To-Do List
Get annuals outside. Direct sow or transplant starts of summer annuals such as sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), zinnias (Zinnia elegans), and cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) outside. Visit local nurseries. Choices are abundant in…
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DesignA Garden Design to Bring People Together
When our well-established forested garden on California’s northern coast was flattened in 20 minutes by a powerful microburst, the first feelings my husband and I had were of loss, upheaval,…
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DesignFragrant Camellias for the Shade
Camellias add color and beauty to the shady Northern California garden from fall to early spring—a time when little else is in bloom. In our area, camellias prefer shelter from…
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DesignA Garden’s Beauty Is in the Details
Today Lawrence Pratt is giving us a magically intimate look at some beauties from his garden in San Jose, California. Our fallow garden planter is spending the winter hosting a…
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ArticleNorthern California: March To-Do List
Feed broadleaf evergreens. Camellias (Camellia spp. and cvs., Zones 7–9), rhododendrons, and azaleas (Rhododendron spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) can be fertilized once they’re finished blooming. You can also prune…
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