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August 13, 2019

Conserving Water in Your Vegetable Garden

Zucchini plant

The sun has returned, and your plants are really starting to need water, especially in your vegetable garden. Vegetables are definitely not “low water use” plants. You will need to water your veggies, … [Read more...]

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August 12, 2019

Diagnosing and Solving Orchid Problems

The following is the introduction to the last chapter in my new book How Orchids Rebloom. This intro explains what you will need to know to properly diagnose orchid (or any plant) problem. DIAGNOSING … [Read more...]

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August 10, 2019

“What’s causing the leaves to curl on my citrus?!”

Aphids Causing Citrus Leaves To Curl 3

I've said for many years that my role in my plant realm, is to "solve others' gardening dilemmas" via consultations, classes and personalized instruction.  One such gardening dilemma that all San … [Read more...]

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July 29, 2019

Photos from the San Diego County Orchid Society summer show in Balboa Park

Olympus Digital Camera

This past weekend marked the annual summer show of the San Diego County Orchid in Balboa Park. Lots of orchids to see....         … [Read more...]

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July 24, 2019

“Orchids in the Park” this weekend in Balboa Park! It’s FREE!

Sdos Summer Show 2019

This weekend is "Orchids in the Park" the summer show of the San Diego County Orchid Society. As usual the show is in the Casa del Prado, Room 101, in Balboa Park. There will be lots of orchids to see … [Read more...]

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July 9, 2019

What’s This White Powdery Stuff on My New Zealand Flax?!

Mealy Bugs On New Zealand Flax

Colette writes: "I cleaned up my New Zealand Flax yesterday and discovered lot of white powdery 'stuff.' Any ideas or suggestions on helping this guy heal?!" Here we see a very a common occurrence in … [Read more...]

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July 5, 2019

What Do I When My Tomato Plant Gets Powdery Mildew?!

A photo showing powdery mildew on the leaf of a tomato plant

Ellen writes, "Help! I have powdery mildew on my tomato plant!" Powdery mildew is definite reality to face when growing tomatoes anywhere on the west coast of North American from Canada to Mexico. … [Read more...]

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June 30, 2019

How to Purchase Healthy Vegetable Starts at San Diego Nurseries

Olympus Digital Camera

I visit homes/gardens all over San Diego county, many of which contain a vegetable garden. Throughout my many years of experience diagnosing plant problems, I would say that the vast majority (80-90%) … [Read more...]

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June 18, 2019

Gardening Together….

Olympus Digital Camera

For many people gardening fulfills one of those basic, personal needs like getting outdoors, connecting with the ground, exercising, painting with plants, meditation, fresh air, etc. When we garden … [Read more...]

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June 17, 2019

FREE Orchid Repotting Demonstration at Walter Andersen Nursery

Demonstrating a grouping of blooming Cymbidium orchids

This Saturday June 22 at 9:00am at Walter Andersen Nursery, 3642 Enterprise St, San Diego, CA 92110I will be leading a FREE Orchid Repotting Demonstration. I will show you how to repot Cymbidium and … [Read more...]

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