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Posted by chezron January 18, 2014

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chezronUpdated January 23, 2014 Thanks Greg, This is very helpful and I will go today. I am hopeless when there is talk about building systems and about components and stuff. I really needed a brand name because otherwise I am clueless.

temperature affects on garden

Posted by tim45z10 December 31, 2013

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adkins747Updated January 21, 2014 You guys are amazing, your passion and willingness to share the knowledge never ceases to impress me! Consider me another satisfied novice : ) I truly appreciate it!!

growing wasabi

Posted by sffog(10/SanFran) January 6, 2014

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MrClintUpdated January 19, 2014 sffog, you may be onto something there. ;)

4 foot tall informal hedge in sun

Posted by dziadzia(S 24) January 14, 2014

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CAManzanita(9)Updated January 19, 2014 Sorry to say, but I don't have any experience with Sunset Manzanita; while I've never planted it before, I've heard many great things about it, particularly the foliage color when it begins its winter growth phase. It spreads out ...

Success with Sugar Snap peas?

Posted by homey_bird January 6, 2014

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MrClintUpdated January 17, 2014 I've applied a "shotgun blast" approach to sugar snap peas the last couple of years. I plant small sections at different times through out the Winter. Some are from nursery starts and some are from seeds. The nursery sta...

Northern California has warmest January day - EVER!

Posted by stanofh January 15, 2014

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stanofhUpdated January 17, 2014 Its hard for me to imagine many water needy plants being good sellers this spring. I had to change some plans I had because I can see that I don't want to be out front watering new things 3-4 times a week. What I have established ...

Herbs or ? to plant now and give in February

Posted by k9fan December 31, 2013

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k9fanUpdated January 17, 2014 Thanks for the responses. I ended up buying the basil seeds that our local organic gardening store had in stock, which was a packet of three different kinds of seeds mixed together. I don't think any of them were Genovese, but any...

Dwarf Pepper Tree?

Posted by Deeby January 11, 2014

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DeebyUpdated January 15, 2014 Yes, I know, root trimming and all that. Might work. Or might be too much hassle and still not have a healthy tree.

Gardening year-round (Temecula)

Posted by kmfdm January 6, 2014

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rustico_2009Updated January 15, 2014 Have you been to the Farmer's markets in Temecula or Murrieta, KFMDM? Maybe there is a local grower or two there. You can see what they have and ask them about their techniques. Even if they are not to talkative studying the table...

Planting under ficus hedge in Palm Springs

Posted by chkirla January 9, 2014

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stanofhUpdated January 14, 2014 There is always too,,junipers. I'm not sure if they are good low desert plants..but the variety is huge. A silvery juniper is one nice look..and that helps the plant reflect excess light.

Myoporum and weed control

Posted by sscolari January 11, 2014

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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated January 14, 2014 I only use drip on really narrow or oddly shaped planting areas where I can't use a low precipitation spray head. If the area to be irrigated is a fairly decent sized rectangle I use MP Rotators from Hunter. They were designed to ...

wood expandable fence good?

Posted by enid127 January 13, 2014

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enid127Updated January 13, 2014 Thank you hoovb, I've browsed online, maybe 2pcs of 36"H*76"W ok for me, just for decoration and I can grow some rose, so I also want it to be something like trellis. $26.99/pc is not expensive, I'm afraid that the fence...

Erosion control options on big south slope

Posted by gardenweb88(9) April 8, 2013

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ljrd3(z9 / 10 CA)Updated January 13, 2014 sorry - re-read the your post re: watering new native plants - see the per day instructions - duh! thanks again.

Mystery

Posted by chuckmason January 11, 2014

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paleogardener(9)Updated January 12, 2014 If you are a hot composter only tomato & squash seeds are an issue.

Rating Unusual Fruit

Posted by deansfba(z9 SanFranArea) April 22, 2005

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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated January 11, 2014 Never heard of most of that stuff, but Fuyu Persimmon, 3. Fig. depends on the variety. 5 for the good ones. Some are not so good. You need to grow a few varieties. This post was edited by desertdance on Sat, Jan 11, 14 at 17:24

Opinions on good street trees? Bay Area

Posted by princesspea(sunset14) October 7, 2013

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princesspea(sunset14)Updated January 10, 2014 An update for my street trees situation! I decided on the Chinese fringe tree, and had a site visit from the city of San Jose..... And they said I can plant three small canopy trees like this, but also, I have to redo my cement dr...

Need suggestions for new heritage street tree

Posted by Charlotte Willner January 1, 2014

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sf_rhinoUpdated January 9, 2014 I have to put my vote in for choosing a native if at all possible. There are so many beautiful ones to choose from, many already mentioned. If you want to try another oak, maybe change it up and try a black oak (Q. kelloggii - typ...

How much should i water my San Francisco garden?

Posted by bluenow January 8, 2014

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated January 9, 2014 You don't mention your soil. When I lived at 33 Ave. and Rivera in the Parkside, the native soil was sand and impossible to over water. You are probably giving them more water than they need, but with your drainage, no harm will b...

Neighbors from Hell trespassing & dumping trash in my fenced yard

Posted by TOTALN00B November 7, 2011

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Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated January 8, 2014 I recently moved into the Tower District in Fresno and your neighborhood sounds a lot like parts of the Tower. Fortunately, my neighborhood is a little more normal and I've been able to know all of my neighbors which has really he...

What variety of pine would make a good living Christmas tree here

Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b December 21, 2013

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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated January 8, 2014 Greenwitch! You are too psychic!! I think the douglas has the Christmas scent, but I bought the white fir for it's beauty. And I snuck in some Pinus monophylia for the edibles. I'm not telling hubby. I'm going to plant them way lo...

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