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...]

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

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...]

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...]

Continuing on from the other day, here are some neat ideas for re-using wire-frame objects as succulent planters. Line it with moss, add soil, and plant succulents to create your own … [Read more...]

Continuing along the lines of my Hanging Victorian Moss Basket post from earlier in the week, here is how you can apply the same theme to any wire frame, container, or object that can hold moss. The … [Read more...]

Chapter 4 of my new book How Orchids Rebloom is called “The Top 10 Common Groups of Orchids.” I’ve found that the commonly available orchids you'll encounter in a nursery, florist, or grocery store … [Read more...]

Let me introduce you to one of the new pests to San Diego gardens, the Ficus Eye Spot Midge. This gall-forming midge so far only attacks leaves of the Indian Laurel Ficus (Ficus microphylla or F. … [Read more...]

Over the years I have found that many people are intimidated or hesitant to make one of these Victorian hanging moss baskets. Is it because the task seems overwhelming? Is there perhaps a feeling that … [Read more...]