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DesignBest Native Plants for California
Top Pick: Red-flowered buckwheat may be small, but it has focal-point power Name: Eriogonum grande var. rubescens Zones: 8–10 Size: 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions:…
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DesignBest Native Woodies for California
Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…
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DesignTips and Tricks for Gardening in Containers
Are you confined to a balcony, deck, or patio and yet yearn to embrace your passion for all things horticultural? You have no reason to contain your enthusiasm. A window…
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DesignGrowing Lavender in Northern California
Lavender (Lavandula spp. and cvs., Zones 4–10) is a member of the mint family and a genus that contains 47 known species with over 400 named varieties. It's rugged, easy…
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How-ToVeggie Gardening by the Sea in Northern California
More and more people are embracing vegetable gardening as a soothing, outdoor, family-friendly pastime that promotes self-sufficiency. Along with the delights of nurturing a plant from seedling to harvest come…
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DesignMaking a Trellis From Scraps
Today’s photos come from Jill Blodget in Cameron Park, California (west of Sacramento). Every day we look for silver linings in the current worldwide situation. This is one of ours:…
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DesignFast-Growing Perennial Vines for Northern California
Homeowners take great pride in their homes and gardens but can often be faced with a displeasing view or unattractive chain-link fence that begs for obscuring. Luckily, many problems can…
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DesignDrought-Tolerant Shade Perennials for Northern California
Dry-shade gardening might sound like a challenging proposition, but there's an outstanding array of choices available to water-wise gardeners looking to add perennial color and textural diversity to shadier spots…
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How-ToNorthern California August Garden To-Do List
In the edible garden Harvest your bounty. Summer vegetables are at their best now. August is a time of abundance in the vegetable garden, with bountiful crops of summer squash,…
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DesignBrighten Up Your NorCal Border With Australian Shrubs and Perennials
Australia is a diverse and colorful continent with some of the most beautiful plants on the planet. Tough as nails and often accustomed to nutrient-poor soils, drought conditions, and even…
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