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DesignGrowing Clematis in Northern California
Known as the “queen of climbers,” clematis (Clematis spp., and cvs., Zones 4–11) are long-lived perennial vines of amazing diversity, available in a wide range of heights, growth habits, bloom…
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DesignSpectacular Sweet Peas for Northern California
Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are annual, cool-season climbing vines that can reach up to 6 feet in height. They are adored for their deliciously fragrant, fluttery blooms that after centuries…
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How-ToCreating a Hummingbird Haven in Northern California
Did you know hummingbirds can fly 40 miles per hour? Tiny, beautiful, and the only bird that can fly backward, the hummingbird is the smallest migrating bird. During its eight-year…
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DesignRegional Picks: Spring Color—California
If your first few trips to the nursery can be overwhelming and chaotic, check out our plant recommendations for spring color in your region. There’s no doubt that these spring…
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How-ToWinter Rose-Care Regimen for Northern California
Winter is the coldest and wettest time of year here in Northern California, and January is usually the quietest month of all for most gardeners. For the budding or seasoned…
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DesignSouth African Flowers at Home in Northern California
The University of California Botanical Garden, located high in the Berkeley Hills, is a 34-acre landscape of incredible diversity. Filled with plants collected from the wild of nearly every continent—many…
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DesignGrowing Pomegranates in Northern California
Native to Persia and the Himalayas of Northern India, and cultivated since the Early Bronze Age, the much-revered pomegranate (Punica granatum, Zones 7–11) arrived in California in 1769 with Spanish…
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DesignGardening Gift Ideas for Northern California Gardeners
With the holidays fast approaching, your search for the perfect gift for that favorite gardener in your life begins. Need a little inspiration? Here are a few suggestions. Felco…
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How-ToGrowing Citrus in Northern California
With glossy evergreen leaves, fragrant spring flowers, and bountiful yields of delicious, vitamin-rich fruit, a citrus tree (Citrus spp. and cvs., Zones 9–11) can be a high-value, highly attractive addition…
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CollectionRegional Picks: Deer-Resistant Plants
While most gardening pests and problems vary greatly depending on region, there is one dilemma that just about all of us have to contend with—deer. There are populations of deer…
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