The ever-blooming bougainvillea, a shrubby vine covered with bright and gaudy blossoms, is a spectacular sight in the tropics and hot coastal areas of the Americas. Named in honor of L.A. de Bougainville, a French navigator who lived from 1729 to 1811, the plant is...
Perfect for people with limited gardening space, container gardening is a wonderful way to beautify your surroundings and improve an urban, porch, or patio environment. Since most containers are portable, you’ll be able to move your plants around and give your...
Allison Starcher is back with more great gardening tips. This time, it’s a video guide for planting bare-root roses. Whether you’re planting in the ground, your garden, or a pot on your patio, Allison shows you the best way to cultivate roses. View this...
Riding out the pandemic, safe at home, has changed my relationship with my environment and with food. I’m cooking more and spending lots of time in my yard! Having a continuously productive fruit and vegetable garden makes me feel powerfully self-sufficient....
Written by: Kate, Marketing Department and garden enthusiast I love buying flowers from the store. I’m sure many of you can relate to grabbing a bouquet from Trader Joe’s — so tempting! They always brighten up my home and make me happy. However, this...
February in Southern California brings warmer weather and the beginning of spring. It’s the perfect time to start planning your garden and planting some new additions. Reasons to Plant in February Ideal Temperatures: February’s moderate temperatures...
