FREE CLASS ON HOUSEPLANTS! Come join me this Saturday, November 11, at the Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway. I will be leading the Saturday morning class: Helpful Houseplant Hints. I will discuss the … [Read more...]
What’s Wrong With the Leaves on My Plant?
Dave from Coronado writes, “Hey Chuck, what's wrong with the leaves on my Epiphyllum? I see all these little markings. Is there something eating my plant. Is there something I should be spraying on … [Read more...]
Edible Landscapes Workshop!
Hello Gardening Fans! This year I will be working with the San Carlos Community Garden to create a monthly series of fun gardening workshops and seminars. This coming Saturday February 18, I will … [Read more...]
Mission Hills Summer Concerts in the Park at Pioneer Park
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...]
Hello again! Back on the blog! Changes to the website!
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...]
Watering Plants in Containers and Raised Beds
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...]
Upcoming Classes about How Orchids Rebloom!
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...]
Cold Damage on San Diego Plants
It's definitely been cold at night lately. A couple of weeks ago Lindbergh Field experienced record lows down to 38F, and Ramona had night temperatures in the high teens. Yikes! How do our plants in … [Read more...]
FREE Cymbidium Repotting Demonstration at Walter Andersen Nursery!
This coming Saturday February 8, I will be leading a free Cymbidium Repotting Demonstration at Walter Andersen Nursery in Pt. Loma. All are welcome; no need to sign up, just show up! At this free … [Read more...]
What is this black sooty stuff on the leaves of my plant?
Many of you know that I work as a chess coach for the Mountain Lake Chess Camp, led by the legendary International Master Larry D. Evans. Last Sunday before one of our big scholastic chess … [Read more...]