California native plants can also be used to create beautiful flower arrangements. On September 14th we will have our first annual Fall Preview California Native Flower Arrangement Contest and...
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Caring for Pacific Coast Irises – Summer in Southern California Bob Sussman Pacific coast irises are among the most colorful of all California natives (and hybrids of natives too)...
This year’s April promotion is to have our customers send in pictures of either a mostly native garden or a garden that features lots of tall bearded irises. It’s...
Really? Ok, well this is going to be a long- term hobby. It’s certainly an enjoyable one that permits the hybridizer to be an artist by creating living things...
(We’re now entering the best time to plant matilija poppies. We have a small supply that’s ready to be planted in your garden, with more on the way…..) (note...
Dividing Pacific Coast Irises-First, why would you want to divide them? We’ll when they get really big, after several years, they produce fewer flowers. Dividing them between 4 and...
Landscaping for the Wild Kingdom– Here’s a small segment on how to attract monarch butterlies to you garden. We’ll worry about attracting hummingbirds, snakes, rodents, and mountain lions at...