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[ad_1] 5. Olives are not tasty off the tree. Above: Photograph by Sarah Lonsdale, from DIY: Home Cured Olives. Ever tasted a fresh olive? If you have,...
[ad_1] While I have never visited Australia (yet), I use plants from there so often in my garden designs in the Bay Area that I almost...
[ad_1] I garden in pots on my front porch, and by the time summer arrives, I just want my containers to look good…and I don’t want...
[ad_1] What native flowering vine is perfumed, profuse, and in bloom in early spring just when we need floral encouragement the most? It’s yellow jessamine, or...
[ad_1] Recently, one of my clients asked if I would add some blue flowers to her garden. Her young daughter had learned that dogs are color-blind...
[ad_1] For most people, getting photographed by legendary New York Times lensman Bill Cunningham was a source of pride. For Taylor Johnston, though, Cunningham’s shot of...
[ad_1] Buckwheat, Eriogonum If you’re trying to plant more responsibly and sustainably, and also want your garden to thrive with less fuss, consider adding some wild...
[ad_1] “My current favorite combination is white-blooming pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea), sideoats grama grass (Bouteloua gracilis), purple love grass, and burgundy ‘Red Midget’ upright prairie coneflower...
[ad_1] Were these plants grown with any types of pesticides? This is crucially important, as no one wants to unwittingly poison the very insects you are...
[ad_1] Aside from its rich history, Clement Nursery is also known for its inventory of particularly resilient and tough plants. The nursery sits just a few...
[ad_1] California Lilac, Ceanothus Are you a devotee of multitasking plants—meaning, you choose plants based on whether they serve many purposes? If your answer is yes,...
[ad_1] Above: On Day 4 the arugula was green and the radishes just germinating. Next time, I’ll sow arugula and radish seeds separately. The seeds of...
[ad_1] Above: On Day 4 the arugula was green and the radishes just germinating. Next time, I’ll sow arugula and radish seeds separately. The seeds of...
[ad_1] Hoya Heart, Hoya kerrii Who needs red roses for Valentine’s Day when there’s this sweetheart of a succulent that packs oodles of charm in a...
[ad_1] With the Lunar New Year coming up on February 10, we’re resurfacing this story from our archives about using Chinese lanterns in floral arrangements. Consider...
[ad_1] Silver Dollar Tree, Eucalyptus cinerea Start the gardening year off to a solid start by planting a tree, and not just any tree, but a...
[ad_1] Gotu Kola, Centella asiastica Recently, I became the proud parent of a potted gotu kola. My friend from Sri Lanka grows this herb on her...
[ad_1] Last month, Pantone picked Peach Fuzz as its 2024 Color of the Year. The shade is warm, fuzzy, and like a gentle hug or a...
[ad_1] The best laid plans for the garden are usually made in the dead of winter, when short days give us long, cozy evenings to dream...
[ad_1] Blue Weber Agave, Agave tequilana A daring husband and wife team in Sonoma county—Laurie and Adam Goldberg, co-founders and owners of Stargazer Spirits—is experimenting with...