Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
April 27, 2006
By Yvonne Savio,
Pasadena, CA
National News - From NGA Editors
New Black and Gold Cannas
Seven years ago a new canna lily from South Africa took the gardening world by storm. ‘Tropicanna’ canna features bright orange flowers and multicolored leaves with pink, yellow, red, orange, and...
An Eye-Catching Golden Fern
Ferns are gaining in popularity as more gardeners are choosing these plants for shady spots in their yards. Ferns offer ease of care, and beautiful, textured fronds of varying shapes and sizes....
Antibiotics in Veggies?
Adding manure to vegetable gardens is a time-honored method of fertilizing plants. However, many animals are fed regular doses of antibiotics, and up to 90 percent of those antibiotics can pass...
Copper Blocker Mesh for Slug Control
Spring means wet weather, and wet weather means slugs. Many gardeners know of the efficacy of using copper wire or copper flashing as a barrier to repel slugs. The slugs get a small electrical...
In My Garden
Teach Plants to Drink Deeply
Teaching plant roots to grow deeply for water will lessen their irrigation needs during hot weather. Make sure that irrigation drip lines, soaker hoses, sprinklers, and trenches are in place before root systems get too large. That means now,...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Rose Show and Sale The South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes Peninsula is having a rose show and sale on...
Clever Gardening Technique
Manure Tea Make manure tea by placing a container in the sun and filling it with one part manure and...
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Warm-Weather Veggies
- Dealing With Tomato Hornworms
- Give Veggies Slow Food
- Plant Summer Bulbs
- Pinch for Fullness
