Looking for something to do this weekend? For the entire month of April, The San Diego Botanical Garden has transformed the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory into the World of Orchids! This show … [Read more...]
Hello again! Back on the blog! Changes to the website!
Hello once again gardening fans! Yes it’s been a while since I’ve posted on here. Live gardening classes have been on hold for some time now, so last year I decided to take a bit of a break from … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Tomato Varieties for Coastal Gardens
Many gardeners either hear or experience that “growing tomatoes on the coast is more difficult.” Certainly not! There are two main keys to successfully growing tomatoes on the coast. First, you need … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Tomatoes!
How about planting tomatoes as a stay-at-home project?! We all know there's simply nothing like the flavor of homegrown tomatoes! A San Diego gardener’s desire to grow these wonderful tomatoes is … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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