Living in Central California we have the benefit of milder winters. It doesn’t often freeze in our zone, and without freezes we can have pretty foliage and winter flowers all year long. There are numerous plants to choose from, and you can choose depending on your...
Gardening brings joy to not only the gardener, but to all of us that are able to enjoy the beauty that they help create, and the delicious foods they grow. We are thankful for the fellow gardeners in our lives and our families. It’s always nice to know what brings...
Winter is quickly approaching and it’s important to know how to protect your plants from colder temperatures, wind, and occasional freezes. Even though our area is known for milder winters it’s still important to protect tender plants. One of the advantages of living...
Do you want to try your hand at planting and growing onions here in Visalia? Onions are surprisingly easy to grow. Now, is the best time to plant here in our growing zone 9. Onions are a cool-season vegetable and will do best when planted before the soil or air warms...
Houseplants are known for their various benefits from ease of care to air purification to calming affects. Even when you lack a green thumb, houseplants can be your best friend, because they are often low maintenance and easy to care for. These décor lifesavers are...
Have you heard of a scented garden? Sure, we all like to stop and smell the roses, but what if you had a garden that smelled glorious all year long instead of just a few weeks in the summer? The most beautiful gardens captivate all the senses. Creating a garden by...
We are water conscious in the Visalia area and as responsible caretakers of our portion of the Earth we want to create beautiful spaces that deliver outstanding landscape color without guzzling water. We’ve compiled a list of a few beauties that you can add to your...
Here in Visalia California and the San Joaquin and Central Valley we are no stranger to hot summers. Many of us seek out water holes to cool down, cold drinks and the shade of beautiful trees to help us to endure the heat while enjoying the outdoors. As gardeners we...
Climate change has affected all of us, especially as gardeners. Crazy weather has become the norm and affects most parts of the world. Even when Meteorologists attempt to forecast conditions, strange weather patterns interrupt randomly. Plants are exposed to weather...
Sometimes we have big garden dreams and limited garden real estate. Squash plants are prolific and come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. One way to grow squash when you have limited space is to grow them in containers and pots. When growing in containers and pots you...
In the San Joaquin and Central Valley, we are not strangers to heat. Here in Visalia, our summer highs are often around 96 degrees. With this average summer heat, we want to plan and prepare our gardens for surviving the summer battle. Some of us may wonder what the...
We all love herbs; they add flavor and diversity to our dishes and are easy to grow. Herbs require little attention and are amazing as pollinator plants that add color and interest to your landscape. One thing that many of us run into is what to do with all the herbs...
