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DesignWinter in California
It may be winter, but in Donna Bodine’s California garden, there is a lot going on! These are photos of what is happening now in my San Francisco Bay Area…
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Design4 Outstanding Spring Plants for California
We all have certain plants that immediately come to mind when thinking of a garden in spring. For many, these are daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths skirting the trunks of flowering magnolias,…
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DesignRegional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants – Northern California
Find foundation-friendly plants for Northern California below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants that…
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DesignRegional Picks: Best Natives – Northern California
Incorporating native plants into your landscape design is an easy way to help support your local wildlife. Native plants support native insects. If we keep our native insect populations healthy…
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How-ToClay Soil? No Problem!
Soil is a complex mix of organic materials, mineral particles, living organisms, moisture, and chemical nutrients. Its texture and ability to support plant growth depends on the size of its…
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DesignDeterring Gophers in Northern California
Sadly, many Northern California gardeners have watched in dismay as a much-loved plant was hauled underground, disappearing before their eyes as it became a victim of a pocket gopher. This…
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How-ToNorthern California December Garden To-Do List
December is a quiet, restful month for most gardeners in Northern California. It’s a time for browsing seed, rose, and dahlia catalogs, reviewing the past year's gardening successes, and dreaming…
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DesignSpectacular, Stress-Free Salvias for Northern California
Salvias (Salvia spp. and cvs., Zones 5–11), or sages, can be grown for medicinal, culinary, or ornamental use. For gardeners wishing to beautify their ornamental beds and borders, there are…
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DesignEnchanting Evening Fragrances for Northern California
After a hectic day's work, a gardener unwinds quickest with a relaxing visit to the garden. We stroll pathways, peruse perennial borders, and perhaps harvest veggies or blooms to bring…
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How-ToNorthern California October Garden To-Do List
October's weather usually surprises us with heatwaves which make way for rainstorms. Nighttime temperatures often dip dramatically enough to bring frost to your garden. Days are noticeably shorter and fall…
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