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August 1, 2021

Mission Hills Summer Concerts in the Park at Pioneer Park

Photos from the San Diego County Orchid Society Fall Show 2019

Hello gardening fans! It looks like the garden clubs and nurseries are getting back to live gardening classes now, and I have a lot of new FREE upcoming gardening classes on my Upcoming Events … [Read more...]

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April 23, 2021

World of Orchids at the San Diego Botanical Garden

San Diego Botanical Garden World Of Orchids

Looking for something to do this weekend? For the entire month of April, The San Diego Botanical Garden has transformed the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory into the World of Orchids! This show … [Read more...]

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April 18, 2021

Hello again! Back on the blog! Changes to the website!

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Hello once again gardening fans! Yes it’s been a while since I’ve posted on here. Live gardening classes have been on hold for some time now, so last year I decided to take a bit of a break from … [Read more...]

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August 10, 2020

What Do I Do When My Phalaenopsis Orchid Looks Like It’s Wilting?!

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Phalaenopsis orchids continue to be, and likely forever will be, the most popular houseplant orchid. Their long-lasting flowers have become an exotic, economical, and effective replacement for cut … [Read more...]

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August 5, 2020

SUMMER CYMBIDIUM CARE in SAN DIEGO

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Cymbidium orchids are bold, dramatic, potentially huge orchids that make great container plants for San Diego patio gardens, entryways, and microclimates that do not get hot during summer. One of the … [Read more...]

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April 10, 2020

Tomato Varieties for Coastal Gardens

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Many gardeners either hear or experience that “growing tomatoes on the coast is more difficult.” Certainly not! There are two main keys to successfully growing tomatoes on the coast. First, you need … [Read more...]

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April 3, 2020

It’s Time for Tomatoes!

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How about planting tomatoes as a stay-at-home project?! We all know there's simply nothing like the flavor of homegrown tomatoes! A San Diego gardener’s desire to grow these wonderful tomatoes is … [Read more...]

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March 29, 2020

Can I Fertilize My Orchids With Miracle-Gro?

Photos from the San Diego County Orchid Society Fall Show 2019

KC asks, “My friend said I should be fertilizing my orchids with Miracle-Gro fertilizer. Is that right?” My business motto is “to assist others with their gardening dilemmas,” and  long ago when I … [Read more...]

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February 28, 2020

Watering Plants in Containers and Raised Beds

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When we grow plants in containers and raised beds, we are confronted with one basic difference from “in-ground” plantings: the roots of our plants are literally “contained.” This difference makes the … [Read more...]

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February 18, 2020

Upcoming Classes about How Orchids Rebloom!

Photos from the San Diego County Orchid Society Fall Show 2019

Hello Gardening and Orchid Fans! Many thanks to you all this past year for your continued support for my new book How Orchids Rebloom!  I am really excited to announce several How Orchids Rebloom … [Read more...]

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