Plant of the Month (October) : Laurel Sumac – Malosma laurina

Laurel sumac ( Malosma laurina ): Mother Nature's Pollinator Garden   Southern California is home to an array of remarkable native shrub...

Gardening for Health: 2. The Magic of Scent

California wild rose ( Rosa californica ) has lovely scented flowers There’s something magical about a scented plant.   The heady fragrance ...

Plant of the Month (January) : Catalina perfume / Evergreen currant – Ribes viburnifolium

Catalina Perfume (Evergreen currant; Ribes viburnifolium ): Mother Nature's Backyard January is the dead of winter. While most S. Califo...