I thought I would post this in case you have not heard. Apparently in various places around the world people have received random seed packages in the mail, If you do receive something like this:DO … [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...]
Upcoming FREE gardening classes in San Diego County
Saturday, September 7, 9:30am FALL & WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING I will share my veggie gardening secrets for selecting the best fall and winter crops, proper plant spacing, soil amendments, and … [Read more...]
“What’s causing the leaves to curl on my citrus?!”
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...]
What’s This White Powdery Stuff on My 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...]
Gardening Together….
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...]