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California is a great place to grow citrus plants in home gardens because of its warm climate. In fact, every garden should have a citrus plant whether you grow it in a pot or a garden. Growing citruses of all types is very easy and there are lots of citrus varieties [...] Read Full Article

When you grow your own vegetables you have many privileges that you would not have with store bought veggies. They are organic, fresh, they taste a lot better than store bought veggies and you know what kind of products are on them. Harvesting your own, super-fresh vegetables and fruit is one [...] Read Full Article

Generally planted throughout the months of October through March.   Read Full Article

Fall to Winter Flowers.   Read Full Article

Fall Bulbs: Plant in Fall, bloom in Spring time. Read Full Article

Sunlight is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a plant. Read Full Article

There are three main types of soil - Clay, sand and loam. Read Full Article

Orchids are beautiful and elegant plants known for their showy flowers; they are a great gift idea or to had a bit of color inside your house. For best results, choose an orchid with half blooms and half buds. Orchids are one of the easiest houseplants to grow  Require minimal care Bloom for [...] Read Full Article

California's top three pests are Snails, Aphids and Spider Mites.  Here are tips to help get rid of them and keep them out. Gardening is one art where things can change.  Bad bugs can cause detracting damage even in expert gardener’s yard. Controlling pests is easy, once you know what they [...] Read Full Article

Tomatoes are fun and easy to plant and they are also economical because they are a lot less expensive than buying them at the grocery store. Tomatoes are very easy to grow if you meet simple, basic requirements: Full sun (6 to 8 hours a day) Rich, well-draining, well-amended soil Regular water Prepare the soil Mix [...] Read Full Article