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...]
The Ficus Eye Spot Midge
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...]
How to Create a Victorian Hanging Moss Basket
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...]
Growing Strawberries in San Diego Gardens!
I often get asked “So what’s the best strawberry variety?” l always respond, somewhat humorously, but definitely truthfully, “Any strawberry variety you grow yourself will be better than anything you … [Read more...]
FREE Orchid Repotting Demonstration
This Saturday May 11 at 9:30am at Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court, Poway, CA 92064, I will be leading a FREE Orchid Repotting Demonstration. I will show you how to repot Cymbidium and … [Read more...]
How Orchids Rebloom is now available online through Barnes & Noble!
Just in time for Mother's Day!!! My new book How Orchids Rebloom is now available for sale online through Barnes & Noble. You know Mom wants one! Happy Mother's Week! … [Read more...]
A Winning Orchid
The following is an article I wrote in 2010 for The Social Gardener, the publication of the Whatcom Horticultural Society. This article eventually became the little one page chapter called "An … [Read more...]
How Orchids Rebloom now distributed by L & L Garden Supply!
I am very happy to report that L & L Garden Supply is now distributing my new book How Orchids Rebloom! For over 60 years L & L Garden Supply has been distributing garden products to nurseries … [Read more...]
Growchella this Saturday at Walter Andersen Nursery!
Hello San Diego gardeners!!! Just a reminder that this Saturday May 4th from 11am-1pm, I will be participating in Growchella, a local gardening event at Walter Andersen Nursery in Pt. … [Read more...]
Free Cymbidium Orchid Repotting Demonstration
Saturday May 11 at 9:30am I will leading a FREE Cymbidium orchid repotting demonstration at Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway. We will discuss the different types of Cymbidium potting media, how … [Read more...]