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All: a new group is formed to learn and swap plants in the greater Los

Posted by katts380 April 4, 2015

katts380All: a new group is formed to learn and swap plants in the greater Los Angeles and OC area, please join if interested. https://www.facebook.com/groups/978823428808875/

Grow zucchini Crostata Romanesco on a trellis?

Posted by Mahonia [Sunset Zone 15, USDA 8B] April 4, 2015

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Mahonia [Sunset Zone 15, USDA 8B]Updated April 4, 2015 Poking around some more, I found relevant discussions at the URLs below. One gardener, "Snibb", uses some heavy-duty stakes (green t-posts or other) as support & uses rope or velcro strips to tie the zucchini plants...

Monarch courtship

Posted by tim45z10 April 2, 2015

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tim45z10Updated April 2, 2015 I may have jumped the gun on the species.

New home owner... looking for gardening ideas...

Posted by Joseph Wind February 27, 2015

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socalgal_gw Zone USDA 10b Sunset 24Updated April 2, 2015 Very pretty, John.

Shade cloth for tomatoes in San Fernando Valley

Posted by sheckylovejoy(USDA 10a Sunset 19) March 23, 2015

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sheckylovejoy(USDA 10a Sunset 19)Updated April 2, 2015 Jolene: Thanks for the tip. I've been ordering from greenhousesuperstore.com because the rolls are narrower than I need. Suzi: Tomatoes grow well here until the real dog days of Aug and Sept when we start with the long strings of ...

One positive to the drought..

Posted by stanofh September 15, 2014

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stanofhUpdated April 1, 2015 Lisa,Kristin- true huh? Now that you mention it,I don't see the hills of Niles Canyon dotted with dead tree's like 4-5 years ago. And the snails seem to be down to some very old guys. Less of those middle sized snails that in a r...

Where in Southern CA can I buy a bag of Dried Calimyrna figs?

Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b March 21, 2015

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luaubee(9)Updated March 31, 2015 They are available to order from Amazon and I have also seen them at Trader Joe's Markets. Hadleys out by the outlets off I-10 was my first thought, they have EVERYTHING!

Help! Acacia invaded by caterpillars!

Posted by llilibel03 February 6, 2015

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lisascenic Urban Gardener, Oakland CAUpdated March 30, 2015 I actually grow plants to encourage butterflies, and am delighted when I see caterpillars. But perspectives vary.

LADWP turf removal rebate

Posted by yourmomsart(10b/22) November 19, 2013

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lgteacher(SCal zone 9b)Updated March 28, 2015 Solarization is great for fescue, but doesn't work on grasses with stolons and rhizomes - bermuda and St. Agustine. You have to submit receipts to get the rebate, so you at least have to have purchased the plants. There might be...

little green worms on roses

Posted by bettyn_gardener(9 Sunset 14) March 28, 2015

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lgteacher(SCal zone 9b)Updated March 28, 2015 Probably the larvae of the sawfly. Keep picking them off, or hosing them off. Rose pests and diseases

Privacy Trees?

Posted by sirwoodland March 22, 2015

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cleangeek(Zone 9)Updated March 27, 2015 I would plant a couple of large rose bushes such as Westerland or Autumn Sunset, they are shade tolerant and can grow to 10ft tall. They aren't native or evergreen but they are fast growers and not extremely dense. I have my Weste...

Has anyone tried gooseberries and currants?

Posted by tog5632 January 29, 2015

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lisascenic Urban Gardener, Oakland CAUpdated March 26, 2015 How are your currants doing this spring?

ISO Bored/Retired Landscape Designer In Sacramento Area

Posted by billy3p March 26, 2015

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melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA)Updated March 26, 2015 I do not know of anyone, personally, but sometimes the local nurseries have Master Gardeners available who could help you out with some planning. Call around and see what they might have on their schedule -- I know those kinds of ...

Pride of Madeira PRUNING and question

Posted by piper101(Z 9b So.Calif) April 3, 2008

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Leanne SalandroUpdated March 25, 2015 There is a pink http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=2955

Need help with privacy issues - Sunset zone 18

Posted by mariandailey March 6, 2015

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chrishashtags_gwUpdated March 25, 2015 I've got a red tip photinia. I just planted it last August and it's already filling in the space. Works perfectly as a hedge.

please help me decide on a fast growing screen

Posted by kentc March 17, 2015

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molewacker z9b Napa CA (No.SFBay)(9b Danville E(SF)Bay CA)Updated March 25, 2015 I am a big big fan of Red Tipped Photinias. Very easy to care for and drought tolerant when established. I have them in full sun, under oaks, and on the north side of a fence / under-story. All are thriving. Also have many (white)...

Shrubs for zone 9b (Riverside)

Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA)) March 13, 2015

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Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))Updated March 25, 2015 I pulled out the chlorotic plant, incorporated iron sulfite into the soil and planted a Pink Princess Escallonia (Escallonia 'Fradesii')

Suggestions for unusual and well-producing veggies for northbay?

Posted by carolsun(z9 northbay) March 24, 2015

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eloise_caUpdated March 25, 2015 Kale is extremely easy to grow.

New House - Need Help!

Posted by Phil Arnold March 19, 2015

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eloise_caUpdated March 25, 2015 Phil, congrats on your new home. Word of advice, unless you are really attached to the trumpet vine and don't mind doing a lot of constant trimming, I would take it out completely. My home came with several of these vines and t...

New exciting Mediterranean Gardening and Outdoor Living Magazine

Posted by Justin Wride March 24, 2015

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