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...]
The Top 10 Common Groups of Orchids
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...]