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Blue Flax: How to Grow and Care for Linum Lewisii, A Wildflower Native to the Western States
Blue Flax, Linum lewisii I can’t get enough of the blue flax…
Marsh Marigold: A Native Alternative to Invasive Lesser Celandine
In summer our thoughts turn for refuge to cooling streams and pond…
White Flowers: Our Favorite White Blooms to Bring a Garden to Life, Especially at Night
One of the realities of enjoying a garden is that there’s not…
Our Favorite Flowers to Sow in June for an Autumn Bloom
Even though Memorial Day is behind us, we’re still technically in the…
Olive Trees: Everything You Need to Know About Growing Them
5. Olives are not tasty off the tree. Above: Photograph by Sarah…
Best Australian Flowers to Plant in the US: Here Are Our Favorites to Try
While I have never visited Australia (yet), I use plants from there…
DIY Outdoor Planters: A Cool Palette for Hot Weather – Gardenista
I garden in pots on my front porch, and by the time…
Yellow Jessamine: A Species of Gelsemium That’s a Very Toxic Plant
What native flowering vine is perfumed, profuse, and in bloom in early…
Best Blue Flowers to Grow in the Garden: My Favorite Blue Perennials and Annuals
Recently, one of my clients asked if I would add some blue…
Taylor Johnston: An Interview with the Founder of Gamine and Issa.
For most people, getting photographed by legendary New York Times lensman Bill…
Buckwheat: All About Growing Eriogonum, a Native California Plant
Buckwheat, Eriogonum If you’re trying to plant more responsibly and sustainably, and…
Favorite Native Plant Combinations: Experts Share the Best Plant Pairings
“My current favorite combination is white-blooming pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea), sideoats grama…
Ask the Experts: Where Do the Pros Go to Source Native Plants? – Gardenista
Were these plants grown with any types of pesticides? This is crucially…
Clement Nursery: San Francisco’s Oldest Garden Store
Aside from its rich history, Clement Nursery is also known for its…
Ceanothus: A Guide to Growing California Lilacs
California Lilac, Ceanothus Are you a devotee of multitasking plants—meaning, you choose…
How to Grow Microgreens with the Back to the Roots Organic Kit
Above: On Day 4 the arugula was green and the radishes just…
Microgreens are Easy to Grow the Back to the Roots Organic Kit
Above: On Day 4 the arugula was green and the radishes just…
Hoya Heart Plant: Everything You Need to Know About Hoya Kerrii
Hoya Heart, Hoya kerrii Who needs red roses for Valentine’s Day when…
Chinese Lanterns: How to Use Them in Floral Arrangements
With the Lunar New Year coming up on February 10, we’re resurfacing…