Help! The Leaves on My Evergreen Toyon (Ceanothus, Coffeeberry, etc.) are Turning Yellow!

  Yellowing leaves on California coffeeberry ( Frangula californica) It’s May, June or early July.   The days are warm and the garden’s tran...

The Spring-Summer Transition: Spring Garden Tasks

Mother Nature's Backyard at the Spring-Summer Transition   Gardens featuring California native plants have distinct seasons.   Spring is...

Summer: The Time for Garden Planning

Summer is an excellent time for garden planning Summer time and the livin’ is easy.   If you garden with California native plants, garden ch...

Surviving the Drought

Surviving the Drought: water-wise front yard, Redondo Beach CA What a stressful time for California gardens and gardeners!   We’re into the ...