California Gardening

Posted by stanofh March 23, 2010

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stanofhUpdated July 18, 2011 When you get to planting your young Celadines outdoors Chad-the key is sun,sun,sun and more sun. I wouldnt grow any groundcover at the base of the plants either-you want the sun to warm the soil as much as possible. I do have some...

Magenta Kangaroo Paws

Posted by lemonades July 3, 2011

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated July 17, 2011 Roger's had a bunch of them this weekend.

ID - what is the name of this tree/plant?

Posted by Medi July 15, 2011

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated July 17, 2011 The pollen those trees put out will turn your driveway yellow, and if you have allergies, they are bad. They are beautiful, but do have drawbacks.

Mimosa Vascular Wilt

Posted by cj2015 July 14, 2011

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cj2015Updated July 17, 2011 I sent them an email a week ago. No reply, guess I'll try calling. Still think it's amusing that the extension agency for Los Angeles is in northern California.

Capay Valley Tomato Fest

Posted by Phildeez(9b) July 10, 2011

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stanofhUpdated July 15, 2011 Hayward has a Tomato festival..or tasting. Usually,Brandywine wins for taste. I forget the runnerups. But as we all know Brandy isn't a fine girl for amounts.

I love firefox.

Posted by socal23(USDA10/Sunset23) June 16, 2006

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Lars(Z11a, Sunset 24)Updated July 15, 2011 Don't upgrade to Firefox 5 if you use the Google toolbar, or else you will lose it, and there is no prediction for when you will be able to get it back. I'm using an older version of Firefox. Lars

Shrub/small tree (or vine) suggestions for side yard

Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19) July 9, 2011

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jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated July 15, 2011 Thanks Nancy. Sunset says Euphorbia cotinifolia likes full sun and "can't take frost". I think it won't like the site marked by the Yellow X in winter when it will be in open bright shade with little (if any - I don't re...

Ideas for that Sidewalk strip that is in dappled part shade

Posted by leannejh July 11, 2011

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leannejhUpdated July 14, 2011 Thanks everyone!

Hard to find for 'Claire de Lune' fuchsia plant

Posted by briteal76 July 13, 2011

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briteal76Updated July 13, 2011 At H&H Nursery, I called to nursery worker about fuchsia plants. He told me about they will available for next spring of 2012. Oh I see.

Want to build a tropical, humid hot house

Posted by drenchedgremlin March 22, 2010

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated July 11, 2011 I made a 9x12 greenhouse heatable and able to maintain the temperatures and humidity needed. After a few months I found to keep the greenhouse I would have to give up eating, as the utilities rates doubled or tripled. Al

my lemon tree is still messed up

Posted by tropical_thought(San Francisco) June 29, 2011

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tropical_thought(San Francisco)Updated July 11, 2011 I went back to the nursery, they said I could take one and the grower will pay for it, as I am unhappy with the fruits. The meyers looked like mine, but one of them had thin skinned fruits that were rounder, but that was bigger. T...

Dwarf English Boxwood Border ideas

Posted by leannejh July 9, 2011

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leannejhUpdated July 11, 2011 I have a Fliker account, will that work? Where do you find the "code"? Thanks, I did read all this in Help section, but still dont get it.

Bad news on Round-Up

Posted by onederw June 24, 2011

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tressa(SECA)Updated July 11, 2011 I hope others jump on the bandwagon

Looking for Tall Square Cobalt Blue Pots

Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23) July 10, 2011

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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated July 11, 2011 Thanks, tressa, I've not heard about them. I'll give them a call! Patty S.

How are your N. CA tomatoes?

Posted by gardenmommy_2010 June 30, 2011

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stanofhUpdated July 11, 2011 I think my T-matos look as good as I have ever got them to look. Only early girl has fruit of any size. The others are filled with flowers and leaves..not much else. Despite a 8 day stretch of near 90f in Hayward,nothing seemed to...

Where do you buy liatris?

Posted by hosenemesis July 9, 2011

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated July 10, 2011 The cheapo ones are as good as the expensive ones. Mine I've had since 2000 and they are still doing great. They like at least a little moisture year round, but to stay on the dry side. Neither totally dry nor very moist. Otherwis...

Anything I can plant?

Posted by tim45z10 July 6, 2011

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated July 10, 2011 If it is morning sun/afternoon shade, blueberries will do well. If it is morning shade/afternoon sun, green beans.

Seen any good Martha Washingtons this year?

Posted by hosenemesis July 9, 2011

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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated July 10, 2011 Renee, I just picked up some MW's at Lowe's about 2 weeks ago. Check your Lowe's and HD. Patty S.

Too late to plant natives?

Posted by norcalkev(SF Bay Area 9) June 26, 2011

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norcalkev(SF Bay Area 9)Updated July 10, 2011 Thanks for all the feedback. I'm going ahead with my planting. We're hitting a cooling trend right now so I'm taking advantage of the weather. Check out this link from Las Pilitas Nursery: Here is a link that might be useful: When...

Opinions on which tree to plant...

Posted by jdsuowner July 5, 2011

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated July 9, 2011 The birch is very pretty and well behaved, however it is very short lived here. The folks planted three in the lawn and all three were dead within 20 years. The other trees you mention I don't think I would want in my lawn 20 feet...

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