Growing up, my parents would have an aloe vera plant just outside of our backyard door. My siblings, parents, and I would break parts of the plant off if we ended up with burns, cuts, and … [Read more...]
Desert Rose: Echeveria Varieties
When I first got into gardening, I wasn't too interested in succulents, since they all looked the same to me. Here in California, succulents come in a great variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Since … [Read more...]
Christmas Trees in Southern California
Despite the fact that Christmas is less than a week away, I'm sure there are many people scrambling to find a real tree for the big day. There are many types of Christmas trees to chose from, as seen … [Read more...]
Holiday Blooms: Amaryllis Care
At the beginning of the year, my best friend's in-laws gave me an amaryllis bulb from their collection. This bulb grew into several huge beautiful flowers when my husband and I were away on a weekend … [Read more...]
Poinsettia Plant Care for the Holidays
I don't know about you, but I love this time of year. It's a little cooler now, but the sun still shines and plants are still growing here in Southern California. A plant that I am now starting to see … [Read more...]
Fall Chrysanthemums-Mum Flower Care
I was never a big fan of chrysanthemums until this year. I was recently wandering around Home Depot, which I do frequently, and fell in love with an orange mum whose flowers displayed several shades … [Read more...]