The sun has returned, and your plants are really starting to need water, especially in your vegetable garden. Vegetables are definitely not “low water use” plants. You will need to water your veggies, … [Read more...]
Diagnosing and Solving Orchid Problems
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...]
“What’s causing the leaves to curl on my citrus?!”
I've said for many years that my role in my plant realm, is to "solve others' gardening dilemmas" via consultations, classes and personalized instruction. One such gardening dilemma that all San … [Read more...]
Photos from the San Diego County Orchid Society summer show in Balboa Park
This past weekend marked the annual summer show of the San Diego County Orchid in Balboa Park. Lots of orchids to see.... … [Read more...]
“Orchids in the Park” this weekend in Balboa Park! It’s FREE!
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...]
What’s This White Powdery Stuff on My New Zealand Flax?!
Colette writes: "I cleaned up my New Zealand Flax yesterday and discovered lot of white powdery 'stuff.' Any ideas or suggestions on helping this guy heal?!" Here we see a very a common occurrence in … [Read more...]
What Do I When My Tomato Plant Gets Powdery Mildew?!
Ellen writes, "Help! I have powdery mildew on my tomato plant!" Powdery mildew is definite reality to face when growing tomatoes anywhere on the west coast of North American from Canada to Mexico. … [Read more...]
How to Purchase Healthy Vegetable Starts at San Diego Nurseries
I visit homes/gardens all over San Diego county, many of which contain a vegetable garden. Throughout my many years of experience diagnosing plant problems, I would say that the vast majority (80-90%) … [Read more...]
Gardening Together….
For many people gardening fulfills one of those basic, personal needs like getting outdoors, connecting with the ground, exercising, painting with plants, meditation, fresh air, etc. When we garden … [Read more...]
FREE Orchid Repotting Demonstration at Walter Andersen Nursery
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...]
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