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August 10, 2020

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

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...]

August 9, 2020

Just in case you’ve received random seeds in the mail.

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...]

August 5, 2020

SUMMER CYMBIDIUM CARE in SAN DIEGO

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...]

March 29, 2020

Can I Fertilize My Orchids With Miracle-Gro?

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...]

February 28, 2020

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...]

February 18, 2020

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...]

February 16, 2020

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...]

February 2, 2020

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...]

February 1, 2020

Photos from the San Diego County Orchid Society Winter 2020 Show!!!

Last weekend marked the annual winter show of The San Diego County Orchid Society in Balboa Park. This was probably one of the best winter shows ever. Here are some of my favorite photos from the … [Read more...]

November 19, 2019

Wild Orchids in La Jolla?!

While working one day in Emerald Cove in La Jolla, I noticed this little plant with tiny white flowers growing in the mulch near the garage. I instantly knew this wasn't just another weed or a weak … [Read more...]