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Flowers

Growing Lilac (Syringea vulgaris) in Southern California

Question from Rachel: First things first: Pat, I asked you a question about fruit trees a while ago, and you sent the most thoughtful, detailed message... Read more »
Bottle Brush (Callistemon citrinus)

Bottle Brush (Callistemon citrinus)

Question from Bob: I have another question for you: can you identify the striking bush in the attached photo? Answer from Pat: The plant in the photograph is weeping bottlebrush... Read more »

Citrus & Fruit Trees

Blood Orange Tree Polination

Blood Orange Tree Polination

Question from Jess: Do Blood Oranges need another nearby to cross pollinate? My mentor and I have researched this all over and can’t find an answer. We figured I anyone knew,... Read more »

Choosing Citrus Trees for home garden

Question from Roberta: What’s the best variety of a Clementine citrus tree or an easy peel orange? (I live in Zone 22.) Also, will the fruit be... Read more »

Pests

Bugs & Insects to ID

Question from Mark: Here are some bugs/insects I have found in my orange and pomelo trees. Are they something to worry much about? Answer from Pat: The... Read more »
Citrus Leaf Miners

Citrus Leaf Miners

Question from Dave: Thank you very much for writing your books – I read and refer to them every week. I’m trying to shift from conventional to organic gardening. All... Read more »

Garden Q & A

Bottle Brush (Callistemon citrinus)

Bottle Brush (Callistemon citrinus)

Question from Bob: I have another question for you: can you identify the striking bush in the attached photo? Answer from Pat: The plant in the photograph is weeping bottlebrush... Read more »

Citrus Leaf Miners

Question from Dave: Thank you very much for writing your books – I read and refer to them every week. I’m trying to shift from conventional... Read more »

Herbs

Cilantro

Question from Christina: I have cilantro in a container outside…the problem is, it’s leaves have turned purple. I don’t know what I am... Read more »
Tarragon and Thyme

Tarragon and Thyme

Question from Dee: This is my first garden this year so I really don’t know what I Am doing.I buy tarragon and Thyme every year and put it in pots.I live in zone 9 and... Read more »

Pots & Containers

Drought tolerants for patio

Drought tolerants for patio

May. 3 | Question from Tracey: I would like to find out if there are some drought tolerant /native plants that will do well in pots on a patio. The patio is south facing and gets a lot... Read more »

Using Plastic Containers

Oct. 31 | Question from Christy: I’ve searched Google and other gardening sites and can’t find an answer to my question. What do you think of using... Read more »

Composting

Right Mulch for Beach Plants

May. 11 | Question from Jokhanah: I am caring for a parking strip planted with grasses, Russian Sage, Lavender and the like. It is near the beach and needs a mulch... Read more »
Pre-Compost or Trench Composting

Pre-Compost or Trench Composting

May. 19 | Question from Sharon: I’m here on the central coast of CA and we have citrus trees, pomegranate, and fig in our yard. No official compost pile yet, but what about grinding... Read more »

Fertilizer

Citrus Leaf Miners

Citrus Leaf Miners

May. 23 | Question from Dave: Thank you very much for writing your books – I read and refer to them every week. I’m trying to shift from conventional to organic gardening. All... Read more »

Fertilizing Trees

May. 15 | Question from Michelle: A year or two ago I switched from conventional to organic gardening. Occasionally I find some old synthetic fertilizer in my garden... Read more »