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How-ToGreat Veggie Varieties to Grow in Containers
Some of us veggie gardeners are blessed with several acres, but some of us have smaller yards to work with. Some of us may even be limited to just a…
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ArticleGrowing Rhododendrons in Northern California
Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) are colorful, ornamental woody plants that are most at home in damp climates with mild temperatures. The Rhododendron genus is a large one,…
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DesignPerennial Rebloomers for Northern California
Dan Robarts says in his article on reblooming perennials, "...the criteria I generally adhere to for earning a spot in the beds at my home or botanical garden workplace center…
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DesignFirescaping in Northern California
"Fire season" is a reality for Northern California gardeners beginning in late summer through fall, with fire concerns mounting steadily each year. Wildfires threaten—and sometimes consume—wildlands, farmlands, and homes. Though…
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Kitchen GardeningGrowing Potatoes in Northern California
Homegrown potatoes are delicious, easy to grow, packed with nutrition, and so much fun to harvest! Read on for tips on how to grow potatoes as well as my recommendations…
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DesignBeautiful Blue Perennials for Northern California
The color blue evokes pleasant feelings of tranquility and harmony. Blue hues appear to be refreshing as well as calming and soothing to body and mind. In the garden, blue…
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DesignA Visit to the Ruth Bancroft Gardens and Nursery
A visit to the Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek is particularly rewarding in late winter and early spring. While most of our own landscapes are still looking drab, this…
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DesignDoris’s California Garden
Today we’re off to Antioch, California, to visit with Doris. A little garden structure peaks out of the lush plantings, encouraging you to explore. Formal, straight-edged garden beds are the…
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DesignLynette’s California Garden
About a year ago, Melissa Leano Grosso shared images of her garden in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona (Gardening in the Desert). Today she’s sharing images of her sister’s garden…
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DesignIntoxicating Itoh Peonies for Northern California
What exactly is an Itoh peony? Itoh peonies were first developed by Toichi Itoh, who experimented for many years with crossing tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa cvs., Zones 4–8), which are…
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