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Posted by socks February 5, 2009

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stanofhUpdated February 6, 2009 Mine is sort of bonsaiing itself in one of those color pots I bought as H.D. last summer. It's planted with variegated Acorus and a burgundy coral bells. Nice combo I wouldn't have came up with. The G.B. has put up with 33f this w...

Trees leafing

Posted by tim45z10 February 2, 2009

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skrip(z9/sun19/SoCal.)Updated February 6, 2009 alot of my plants that normally go dormant are looking like spring has arrived due to our unusually warm january.

Help Identifying Seedling

Posted by lookingup January 30, 2009

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated February 6, 2009 Yes looks like a CA poppy seedling.

January garden highlights

Posted by wanda(Z9 CA) January 24, 2009

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated February 6, 2009 I loved seeing your garden! Thank you!

Cement Block Raised Beds and Gophers?

Posted by jeanneart(Ventura, CA - Sunset 24) February 4, 2009

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jeanneart(Ventura, CA - Sunset 24)Updated February 5, 2009 Thanks for all the great suggestions. Will start builidng after the rain(yippee!!)lets up... JeanneArt

Hardenbergia pest

Posted by gobluedjm 9/18 CA February 4, 2009

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gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated February 4, 2009 Thanks Joe!!! I looked up on ucdavis so will try to eradicate tomorrow and then keep an eye on it.

Need suggestion for Angel Trumpets Brugmansia

Posted by thahalibut(Z-9 CA, SSZ-9) January 30, 2009

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thahalibut(Z-9 CA, SSZ-9)Updated February 3, 2009 Charles Grimaldi looks like a good one. Thanks for all the advise & suggestions!

Another newbie Meyer's Lemon question

Posted by mary11(9) September 8, 2005

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meyertryerUpdated February 3, 2009 This is my 1st year with a healthy plant indoors for the winter. Lots of blossoms. Is the plant somehow self polinating or do I need to help it? Obviously there are no bees indoors or at this time of year (February).

How much to prune palms?

Posted by ltecato(9) February 2, 2009

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated February 3, 2009 My tree man pointed out two 40 foot palms in the front of a lawyers office. He made a deal to trim the palms in exchange for the lawyers fee for getting him a divorce. My tree man says he has never been happier. The trees look goo...

Warmest January-ever.

Posted by stanofh January 31, 2009

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barbiekemp(U 10b / S 23)Updated February 2, 2009 Yes, indeed. A very warm May type of weather here in Anaheim. I like it for my newly planted avocado, but agree, this could spell disaster in coming weeks, should we get a typical cold snap. Already have damage to my macadamia tre...

Wanted: 3 Oak Logs

Posted by mustardseed(CA east bay) February 2, 2009

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gardenguru1950(SunsetZ16)Updated February 2, 2009 Look in your yellow pages for "Firewood". Joe

Brugmansia on sale in the SFV

Posted by eloise_ca February 1, 2009

eloise_caIf anyone is interested in brugmansia (Angel trumpets), Green Arrow on Sepulveda has their 5-gal. plants marked down to just under $18! They have Shredded White, single white, double White (forgot what they called it), and pink plus...

Kenilworth Ivy

Posted by grilledcheese818 February 1, 2009

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gardenguru1950(SunsetZ16)Updated February 1, 2009 Kenilworth ivy (Cymbalaria muralis) is a tiny plant with a lacy creeping habit. Although assertive, it is hardly what I'd call a "ground covering ivy". And it certainly won't cling to a cement block fence. Joe

Citrus Cheap

Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b November 12, 2008

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eloise_caUpdated February 1, 2009 Thanks desertdance for the heads up! I need a lemon tree replaced and it doesn't matter if it will take a few years to establish because I have another lemon bearing already.

Creating a warm microclimate for melons

Posted by lilydude January 31, 2009

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lilydudeUpdated January 31, 2009 Oops, wrong forum, sorry.

fruit for east-facing wall

Posted by aioli January 30, 2009

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated January 31, 2009 All fruit trees prefer full sun. For your location I think apples espaliered would work the best. I would plan on keeping them about 6 feet which would be easy to support and prune and pick. Al

flowering quince in south bay?

Posted by openspace January 27, 2009

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated January 31, 2009 Chaenomeles or flowering quince certainly are pretty in bloom. They bloom once a year, over a relatively short period. There are over 20 varieties. Have you coordinated your wedding plans around their period of bloom? Al

Green Scene Plant sale at Fullerton Arboretum

Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19) April 13, 2006

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mtbigfighUpdated January 31, 2009 does anyone know the name of the club that sells tomatos at the green scenn- a lady at my work was asking and I can't remember - something like orange county growers assoc etc she wants to join I think mtbigfish@earthlink.net

Happy Birthday Pat!

Posted by lesdvs9 January 21, 2009

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calpat(zone9ab No.Ca.)Updated January 30, 2009 I just wrote a nice invitation to Renee to join us along with some other stuff and this pc jumped all over the place and it was wiped out. Will make this short, "Come join us Renee, you'll be most welcomed" Pat

Replacing a dead correa :(

Posted by heckabore January 28, 2009

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated January 30, 2009 As long as the soil drains well it should be ok. I am not aware of a soil disease that is a problem for correa in well drained soil. My guess is that the original was killed by the soggy soil. Al

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