

The Petunia
The ever-popular petunias are members of a large and diverse family of flowering plants named Solanaceae. According to The New Sunset...


Wildlife Gardens: What are they all about?
As a former resident of LA, I recall a moment at a busy intersection when traffic was completely halted by a coyote. Stilled by fear, the...


A Closer Look at a Flower
For many of us, the most visually stunning part of any flowering plant is indeed the flower itself. Personally, I am amazed by the...
Plant Naming Basics
Have you ever wondered where scientific plant names come from? With Latin and ancient Greek origins, many names sound strange and...


Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit Tricolor’
Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit Tricolor’ Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit Tricolor’ is one of many Jade Plants that will add an eye-catching splash of...


Bellis perennis
Bellis perennis A member of one of the largest plant families, Asteracea, containing 32,913 species, Bellis or “English Daisy” is just...


Armeria maritima ‘Morning Star Deep Rose’
Armeria maritima ‘Morning Star Deep Rose’ A recently introduced hybrid of the tried and true perennial that is commonly known as...


Duranta erecta ‘Gold Edge’
Duranta erecta ‘Gold Edge’ Also known by its common name of Sky Flower, Duranta erecta ‘Gold Edge’ is an upright, evergreen perennial...


Armeria pseudarmeria ‘Ballerina Mix’
Armeria pseudarmeria ‘Ballerina Mix’ Also known as “false sea thrift”, Armeria pseudarmeria ‘Ballerina Mix’ has a more robust growth...


Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Red Shades’, ‘Arizona Apricot’, and ‘Arizona Sun’
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Red Shades’, ‘Arizona Apricot’, and ‘Arizona Sun’ Commonly known as “Blanket Flower”, the Gaillardia...