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'Petit Dejeuner' Radishes
Posted by butterfly15_ca(Sunset15 USDA9b)
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butterfly15_ca(Sunset15 USDA9b)Updated Does anyone here know of an effective way to deter squirrels? They are just horrible animals...digging up every seedling, eating every radish, and planting acorns in all my containers!
it's amazing what real ground will do for a pomegranate
Posted by lucia_ca(z9 CA)
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Jillberto(Z9 CA)Updated Ummm... maybe you are seeing leaves? Mine are just leafing out now. Flowers will be much later, followed by fruit in Seprt.- Oct. Anyways, glad to hear they are doing much better!
Hello Pat
Posted by lesdvs9
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CA Kate z9Updated Leslie: Have you tried acupuncture? I have a friend that this was the only help she got. Maybe it could work for you too. Also, beautiful rose.
Tropica Look W/Low - Mod Water? Need Suggestions
Posted by millerthyme
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inkneedeepUpdated Thanks for the list Garden Guru..I need that! One that I didn't see mentioned is Blue Hibiscus... Mine is blooming like crazy right now and takes little water.
mixed light in my garden has me mixed up!
Posted by lucyl
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inkneedeepUpdated hoovb... Great info! I have the same problem and this will really help me!
Suggestions for shade trees/shrubs for an animal shelter
Posted by rockinrobin_2008
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youreitUpdated Robin (and all of those four-legged darlings!), you will probably want to post this over in the Discussions area, since the Gallery doesn't get too much traffic lately. :) I'm in N. Cali, so I'll leave the advice to those who live...
Sure'n it tis a green green Garden City we have!
Posted by bearstate(9A)
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bearstate(9A)Updated Stanofh, I think those Jacarandas are at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Santa Clara Street. That's a street over to the west from the entrance to San Pedro Square. There are about 5 young trees there, right in front of...
Wisteria-from seed possible or ?
Posted by nansaid(z7CA)
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mazer415Updated There was a woman years ago who bought a packet of seeds from a travelling salesman, she lived in Sierra Madre, she planted the seed. The wisteria came up and it eventually flowered (not all wisteria from seed flowers) eventually ...
FAQ suggestion
Posted by gobluedjm 9/18 CA
gobluedjm 9/18 CAIs it possible to have an FAQ list of CA native websites and resources available. I know we have the nursery listings but the native websites are so helpful and referring to FAQ for them would be more helpful in posts. I don't know...
smilax vine in california
Posted by Min3 South S.F. Bay CA(Zone 9)
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Min3 South S.F. Bay CA(Zone 9)Updated thank you so much joe- no wonder i have been confused about this plant. i wonder why more people aren't growing it these days- it smells good, its a beautiful glossy green, and my friend says it is very reliable. i hope its not in...
Washington Naval Orange
Posted by clevenhagenjs
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waltmaltUpdated 10 feet in 1 year?!!! That is amazing.
Little color for you
Posted by lesdvs9
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lesdvs9Updated That's wonderful Brenda, I love this time of year too, it's like everything has renewed which it does. It makes me feel a little renewed too, once I get all the work done!:) I'm looking forward to more pics from you.
When Was Your Last Tetanus Shot?
Posted by calpat(zone9ab No.Ca.)
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jakkomUpdated We belong to Kaiser and every time you visit, the co-pay receipt lists when you are next due for a bunch of tests. Once you get the tetanus shot (you do have to ask for it) it lists exactly when you next need one. Very helpful!
Vines for fall color?
Posted by robcorreia
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated My Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) does fine. The leaves turn a brilliant red every year.
goldenrod
Posted by heva
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CA Kate z9Updated I have a stand of Solidago rugosa "Fireworks" that has been growing for 5 years now. I purchased the original plants from High Country Gardens. Here is a link that might be useful: High Country Gardens
Transplanting Brunfelsia?
Posted by follydaces(Sunset 14/Z9 CA)
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robcorreiaUpdated Be carefull with the roots!
I want to work in horticulture, where to begin?
Posted by guccirush1892(z7 CA)
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altadenamaraUpdated Another idea would be to produce good quality "sun" dried tomatoes for high end restaurants. The ones used at most restaurants are sour and salty, which is not good, considering the importance of the flavor in many dishe...
looking for a large orange tree distributor in bay area
Posted by lostlandscapes
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CA Kate z9Updated Try this company, and don't be fooled by the name; the link is to their fruit tree site: Here is a link that might be useful: Tree Movers. com
juglone and avocado
Posted by juglans7
juglans7Is the toxin juglone (from a Black Walnut) dangerous for avocados (Persea americana)?
Pachypodium lamerii outdoors in nor/central cali
Posted by stanofh
stanofhIt can be done.They are surprisingly hardy to cold taking 32 in stride if dry.That's the hangup along the coastal areas,inland not as much a worry if planted in cactus mix in pots or in ground..a raised bed eliminates more worry. Lowe's...
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