Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
December, 2002
Regional Report
In the Garden
Bloomies During the Gloomies
Now that the gloom -- or at least the chill and (thankfully) rain -- of winter has set in, we especially love a bit of bloom, a dab of color and drama in our landscape. Here are some of my favorites:
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet alyssum ( Lobularia maritima )...
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Resources
Local Buzz
Winter Watering Continue to water outdoor plants and trees unless repeated rains keep the soil thoroughly moist....
Favorite or New Plant
Live Christmas Trees If you plan to decorate a live Christmas tree indoors and then move or plant it outdoors...
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Regional Reminders
- Harvest a Bit at a Time
- Prune Some Now, Some Later
- Time Dormat Spray
- Tend to Droopy Houseplants
- Clean Up Pests Along with the Debris
