I used to assume that these stunning plants were too fussy to deal with, but I've learned that's just not so - they're so easy that anyone can grow them!
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Chrysanthemums (Mums) aren't the most glamorous in the flower kingdom, especially compared to Roses & Hollyhocks - but to me they're the Queens of Fall.
A popular symbol of springtime is the speckled, miniature dome of a ladybug as it strolls along a plant stem looking for its favorite meal of a plump, juicy, lime green aphid. Of all the creepy crawlies, ladybugs are the…
Comprising a kaleidoscope of colors, fragrant borders, year-round blooming hedges and trees, dazzling wildflowers, show-stopping specimens, and beautiful ground covers. Learn about these versatile plants perfectly adapted to southern california!
In Celtic mythology, the Hawthorn tree is one of the most sacred trees, symbolizing love and protection. They are also known as Fairy Trees, as fairies live under the Hawthorn as its guardians, and so was treated with great respect…
A visit to this stunning private arboretum discovers a living museum of desert lore in Palm Springs, created by Chester “Cactus Slim” Moorten and his wife, Patricia.
Rancho Los Alamitos (the "Ranch of the Little Cottonwoods") Historic Ranch and Gardens is one of Southern California's longest-inhabited hilltops. The Rancho is located on Tongva-Gabrielino's ancestral land and is a traditional gathering place of the Tonga people. The history…
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