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Oxalis
Posted by hosenemesis
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plot_thickens(8a)Updated I've found that ripping them out ONLY when in bloom helps GREATLY to reduce the bulb's efficacy. Then the weakened bulb's next grow is half of what it was. Two or three pulls of anything with yellow flowers and they're gone. Eradi...
Will high chill blue berries fruit in Bay Area (Zone 8)?
Posted by Tonton101(CA 8B, 17)
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Tonton101(CA 8B, 17)Updated Yeah I am going to try it out and see what happens to the high chill varieties. My Duke plant wasn't doing so well so I replace Duke with Southmoon. Down to three high chill varieties in my place. I will see what happens next year...
Digitalis purpurea Foxy
Posted by onederw
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CA Kate z9Updated That's true... you have to let the seed capsules mature and then sprinkle the seeds any where you want plants.
replacing poppies, SE exposure,california native?
Posted by lynne3450
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hosenemesisUpdated I like yarrow a lot- especially the yellow with the gray foliage. The gaillardia is a pretty flower too. Leonotis gets HUGE in my yard- tree sized. I had to remove it before it ate the yard, and my husband has yet to forgive me. B...
Where/When to buy Roses North Bay?
Posted by loribee2(CA 9)
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nancyusa(Z6 PA)Updated Thanks for the tip about Garden Valley Ranch. Went this weekend...amazing display gardens and best selection of roses I've ever seen.
Blueberry Flowers Dropping off
Posted by momotaro
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littlecityfoodgarden(8)Updated Hi Laurie, I have the exact same problem! my plants are 4 years old this year I grow 3 diffrent kinds, I have had this issue since day one I just thought my garden was too dry(I have a very sandy garden) and it was taking time to ...
Looking for Mojito & Morracan Mint
Posted by nkt38238(Z9 CA)
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CAUpdated Mojito Mint: http://www.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?product=X4025 Moracan Mint: http://www.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?product=X4039&show=all&prodclass=&cart_id=3000983.7685 Patty S.
Bougainvillea nursery recommendations within 100 miles of San Jos
Posted by careercounselor(z9 CA)
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kerrican2001(z9b CA)Updated I've found plain old Home Depot and Navlet's to carry other colors, but as mentioned, the purple and red are the hardiest and will do best in our climate, as the others are marginal. I also think the purple and red have the nicest...
Upcoming Orchid, Fern Show, Sale and Auction!
Posted by epiphyte78(9)
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eloise_caUpdated Thanks for listing these events. All are easily accessible for me so I might go to one or all three!
Squirels - how to get rid of them
Posted by Pamsi(z9 N.Cal)
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mystystarrUpdated I can quarantee this method to rid yourself of pesky squirrels. We have been squirrel free for six weeks now. We have two trees which the squirrels entered the yard with. I took vaseline and made a ring around each tree as high up...
Abutilon for foggy coastal
Posted by laila_2009
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated If you want a plant more tailered to what you aren't willing to do, I'd suggest that Poor Man's Orchid, or Impatiens soddenii is a better choice. It also has attractive blooms and can reach 6 foot tall, and likes those conditions ...
Bees
Posted by CA Kate z9
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CA Kate z9Updated mazer: I was thinking of soemthing like that. We have a Wild Bird store in Fresno. I'll stop there to see what they have. Thanks for the idea.
Lemon Verbena
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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CA Kate z9Updated Jenn: Mine is only about 5' tall and wide at best. I use a lot of cuttings in the summer for our ice tea, and I think that keeps it smaller. RIght now it is still looking ratty from the winter but will be quite attractive later on...
Garden Designer in San Diego
Posted by chezron
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tressa(SECA)Updated Greg Rubin. Check out his website - Calown.com
pretty flowers...funny name
Posted by deep___roots(ca9/sunset15)
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jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated Oooooooooh very pretty! Must add those to my list for fall planting...
Rose photos: Climbing Pinkie in two gardens
Posted by hosenemesis
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I like climbing roses, and yours are lovely. I like the fact that they get out of the range of our deer herds. What I don't like is some varieties do not want to drop their old bloom, and get looking ratty, and some of us living i...
Planting higher in clay soil
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
8 Comments
jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated Thanks Al. With very few exceptions (e.g. pots in shade) I never plant in summer, definitely not into direct sun, and don't even like planting later than May since that's so close to summer. Anyway, it sounds like the suggestion I...
Turning a tree into a bush
Posted by loribee2(CA 9)
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loribee2(CA 9)Updated Thanks so much, Al! I really appreciate the advice.
Snapdragon Clones - Total Rookie Here
Posted by bellpepperguy
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I read your post in propagation and was tempted to respond, but was concerned if I started where could I stop? bahia started with good questions, I will only ask two. Explain the composition of your mix and the details of the prop...
pea season over?
Posted by purnima(z9CA)
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loribee2(CA 9)Updated Well, the first year I ever planted snow peas, I did in the summer not knowing they were any different than the pole beans and tomatoes I was putting in. They produced beautifully, and were put right next to my tomato plants. I kn...
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