Plant of the Month (February) : Western Chokecherry – Prunus viginiana

Western Chokecherry ( Prunus virginiana var. demissa ):  Mother Nature's Garden of Health   It’s difficult to conjure up a February-appr...

Plant of the Month (December) : California Scrub Oak – Quercus berberidifolia

California scrub oak ( Quercus berberidifolia ): Mother Nature's Garden of Health, Gardena, California Limited gardening space requires ...

Plant of the Month (August) : Island alumroot – Heuchera maxima

Island alumroot ( Heuchera maxima )   Sitting in the shade on a hot summer’s day allows us to really experience our native shade-loving spec...