California Gardening

Pomegranate or Poms break dormancy for anyone of you?

Posted by mr_z1(10a/9b) January 1, 2014

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farmerkevin(USDA 9)Updated February 6, 2014 I noticed my pomegranate had small leaves on it this morning. Weird because last year I had hardly any pomegranate. The year before that, I had too many. More than I could eat. I'm betting its because of the weird weather.

Best place to find Australian plants in San Diego Area

Posted by sommergardens(9a) February 5, 2014

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Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated February 5, 2014 You should be able to find them at most nurseries. The big box stores typically carry a selection of Australian plants (Grevillea Noelli, Grevillea Red Hooks, Callistemon "Little John," Callistemon citrinus, Eremophila.....

Delonix Regia in Southern Cal?

Posted by marc007(USDA 10b/Sunset 23) February 6, 2006

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stanofhUpdated February 4, 2014 To grow this in the SF bay area is going to take Mango like protection. It probably cant be done long term..but fun to try.

Hydroponic In Southern California

Posted by ash11111 February 2, 2014

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated February 4, 2014 Try also the Market Gardener forum-- Here is a link that might be useful: gardenweb market gardener forum

we have drought

Posted by sffog(10/SanFran) January 17, 2014

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sffog(10/SanFran)Updated February 4, 2014 to stanofh when it time to empty the 5 gallon bucket my husband brings a small 2 or 3 gallon bucket and divides the load or you could siphon the water out of a window

Myrtus communis 'Compacta' or Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'?

Posted by elvie January 21, 2014

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elvieUpdated February 3, 2014 Well, thanks for your replies. I realized there just wasn't enough room , as I need to leave the path wide and accessible, so I am just going with germander. But I am still trying to figure out where I can put some myrtle.

Southern California Gardening Videos

Posted by ReptileAddiction January 25, 2014

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MrClintUpdated February 2, 2014 Pat Welsh has some great videos for California gardeners.

When to plant tomatoes

Posted by csross(9) January 19, 2014

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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated February 2, 2014 I would love to start some seeds. I have root riot cubes, but once something roots, those need to be planted out quickly, and last night the turbines came on in the citrus orchards in the valley below. That indicates near freezing...

Anyone have a potting bench?

Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19) January 23, 2014

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kathi_mdgd(92058)Updated February 2, 2014 That one you show on amazon is a good price.I don't think you could make it for that price,by the time you factor in the supplies and your time to build one. Jmo Kathi

Something is eating my strawberry leaves

Posted by srilunewgardener March 17, 2009

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smileclickUpdated January 31, 2014 I used a time-lapse camera to catch what was eating a chunk out of mine eating mine, as soon as they started to ripen - a cockroach! What does protect them is a Fruit Protection bag I sewed together. You can make some yourself if ...

Do guava trees do well in the SF Bay Area?

Posted by technoduckling December 16, 2012

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sharleedUpdated January 31, 2014 I live in Danville, I have about 10 different types of trees. Most of my true tropical types (I got the seeds from India.) die over the winter but grow back. Nothing works for these, No matter how much I cover them, it seems just ...

Can it be, a possibility of rain this week?

Posted by vall3fam(9 CentralCA) January 27, 2014

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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated January 31, 2014 It rained last night and is sprinkling now! YAY!! Suzi

Sources for Cedar or Pine Bark Mulch -- Orange County

Posted by absoluteblock July 29, 2013

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lmeier1962Updated January 30, 2014 Hi all, Aguinaga is not located near the great park. It is in a complex located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, across street (Jamboree) from the district. I've been going there for years - best prices around on dirt, soil...

Winter veggies?

Posted by slowjane CA/ Sunset 21 January 24, 2014

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Lars(Z11a, Sunset 24)Updated January 29, 2014 I have a lot of chilies that produce all year, plus I have tomatoes that are just now getting ripe (see link below). I used up the last of my basil a couple of weeks ago, but I have huge amounts of cilantro, some of which I have f...

Planting Native Garden - Hiding awkward stage?

Posted by slowjane CA/ Sunset 21 January 12, 2014

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slowjane CA/ Sunset 21Updated January 28, 2014 okay - theodore payne's shady mix planted...fingers crossed...;)

Seeking tree collards in Australia

Posted by Jay.2 January 24, 2014

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yukkuri_kame(Sunset 19 / USDA 9)Updated January 27, 2014 You might try over at the PRI forums. Here is a link that might be useful: http://forums.permaculturenews.org

economical organic fertilizer near Arcadia, CA?

Posted by davidchiou(9) November 29, 2013

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davidchiou(9)Updated January 27, 2014 Thank you so much for the helpful advice!

Favorite full-sun, low-water shrubs, 3-4 feet tall

Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19) January 19, 2014

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stanofhUpdated January 23, 2014 Dwarf Oleander?

Need help & advice for backyard privacy hedge

Posted by kelstar(91741) January 17, 2014

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gregbradleyUpdated January 23, 2014 Not an expert but my research was that there are lots of different species of Podocarpus and the larger ones like Gracilis do become a problem. Medium size ones like Macrophyllus eventually can be a problem but take longer. Suppos...

Possible record warm starting Monday..

Posted by stanofh January 12, 2014

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stanofhUpdated January 23, 2014 Its been 11 days since I posted this topic..and we are still breaking records nearly every day. Oakland and SF in particular. And the weekend will be warmer.

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