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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...

Preparing for (El Niño?) Winter Rains

  Sustainable gardening in Southern California means coping with highly variable precipitation. This month, we’re continuing to manage the e...