Houzz Discussions
GardenWeb Discussions

7,103 Garden Web Discussions | California Gardening
Pickles (off topic ? )
Posted by dons916(9)
2 Comments
CA Kate z9Updated You can get a lot of valuable info from the Harvest Forum too: Here is a link that might be useful: Harvest Forum
Help with Gaura Siskiyou and Corrie's Gold in Los Angeles
Posted by canicci
3 Comments
CA Kate z9Updated Gauras get old after a couple of seasons and die. There are usually enough off-spring to compensate. I need to prune the old flowering wands(?) at least twice every year or they look a mess. I take them down to the basal growth. A...
Are there smaller sword ferns?
Posted by Babka NorCal 9b
11 Comments
barbiekemp(U 10b / S 23)Updated Mikey, that's an awesome little beauty... did you buy yours locally? LA-OC? or order online?
Greenhouses in Orange County/L.A. Area
Posted by greenphotographer
1 Comment
californianUpdated Fullerton JC has a greenhouse. The Fullerton Arboretum has a greenhouse too but they charge to take photos if you are a pro. I think UC Irvine might have one too.
Which papavers best for cutting?
Posted by rozd
5 Comments
cowgirl2Updated If you grow poppies for cutting, may I suggest the double forms since they will last longer than the singles. These doubles are also refered to as carnation or peony type. P. somniferum 'Flemish Antique' is a peony form. Here is a...
How long/short lived are arctotis?
Posted by Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)
4 Comments
Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated Thanks for the responses. They seem like they could potentially be finicky plants but I think I'll try one anyway. I've got an area that's sloped and provides excellent drainage. There are several south African natives in that are...
preparing vegetable beds
Posted by luvmyyard(z10 SoCal)
1 Comment
hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Bought compost isn't as good as the home made kind, but it's still good.
fyi
Posted by CA Kate z9
1 Comment
lesdvs9Updated If it will save lives, even one, it'll be worth it. I'm wondering if anyone will pay attention. I watch the Cal Trans Web Cams up and down the state, never seen one working or even advertised for the Fresno/Tulare Co areas, though...
Effects of using Round Up Dilemma
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
6 Comments
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated Thank you Al! We have a lot of shrubs here that are about 6 years old, and tough to dig out. Every where there is a "heavenly" bamboo, and other large shrubs, is exactly where I hope to put my roses and berry plants. The...
plant identification
Posted by queerbychoice(USDA 9a/Sunset 8 (CA))
4 Comments
queerbychoice(USDA 9a/Sunset 8 (CA))Updated I think you're right - I'll go pull the dock now. Thanks!
Message from Barbara Boxer
Posted by CA Kate z9
6 Comments
caavonldy(8/9 N CA)Updated This will cover churches also. Many people in our area give 10% of their income, or more. We like to think that they don't give just to claim the donation on their income taxes, but some families can't really afford that 10%, but ...
Container Plant Near Pool?
Posted by bekka(Zone 10 L.A.)
8 Comments
bekka(Zone 10 L.A.)Updated Wow! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I will check things out and get to the nursery!
berry excited! - now what?
Posted by dgbeig(SanFran -z10)
4 Comments
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated There is a lot of info on growing berries in the orchards forum here at garden web. I'm a little crazy, but I'm going to try them in containers (to confine the rambling) here in our HOT scorching desert. I have blueberries and ras...
Mandatory water rationing this summer
Posted by californian
35 Comments
barbiekemp(U 10b / S 23)Updated You all have valid conservation points. I try to do my part too, especially by not trying to grow too many things I can't eat. Shower with a friend, not wash the car or water the lawn very often. Judicious use of sprinkler system ...
Help planting a north facing wall, which tropicals?
Posted by barbiekemp(U 10b / S 23)
9 Comments
barbiekemp(U 10b / S 23)Updated Um, yeah... this isn't the first time I've forgotton to factor in the amount of sunshine... I did the EXACT same thing with my roses! SO much work, and not enough sunshine. My bed is about 4 feet wide and 15 feet long. We keep see...
Salvia seed
Posted by phoebe51
1 Comment
caavonldy(8/9 N CA)Updated You might want to check the Cottage Gardening or Wintersowing forum. They both do a lot of seed trading and I am sure they would be glad to help you. They both are really friendly forums. Sorry, I can't post a link. Donna
Atlas gardening gloves
Posted by provence(SoCal/19)
2 Comments
caavonldy(8/9 N CA)Updated Our local ACE hardware store has them on sale for $4.99. You might try to check the store in your area.
What are Best Landscape Bromeliads?
Posted by scrollo(LA, CA / z.23)
7 Comments
justin.allenUpdated You may want to stop by Rainforest Flora in Torrance. They have the best selection of landscaping Broms outside of Florida. Nice blanchetiana, Neos, Billbergia, Aechmea and Tillandsia. Many thousands of plants and hundreds of spec...
Has anyone held a Garden Tour?
Posted by hosenemesis
15 Comments
hosenemesisUpdated Thanks Mikey!
Rain,rain, and a little more rain.
Posted by stanofh
16 Comments
stanofhUpdated Back to rain again,only now in March they are pineapple express gully washers. Drought and flood simultaneously.Our California.
5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 135 145 155 165 175 185 195 205 215 225 235 245