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January Gardening in Southern California’s Coastal Areas
Despite the cooler weather and forecasted rain, there is still plenty to be done in Southern California gardens. Here is Darren’s general list of January gardening tasks for existing vegetable and herb plants, designed for those who live in Southern California’s coastal areas. For a customized list of gardening tasks by plant and month, enter […]
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January Gardening in Southern California’s Inland Areas
Despite the cooler weather and intermittent rain, gardens in Southern California still require care. Here is Darren’s general list of January gardening tasks for existing vegetable and herb plants, designed for those who live near downtown Los Angeles or in inland valleys. For a customized list of gardening tasks by plant and month, find your […]
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Chard: An Ideal Container Plant for Southern California and Other Mild Winter Areas
December 30, 2016
Container Gardening
/ GardenZeus Southern California
/ Organic Gardening: Vegetables
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: Ann Clary
Chard may be the best green for new gardeners or those who have had difficulty growing other greens, and it adapts well to container gardening. Ideal growing temperatures for chard are about 55°F to 75°F, making it an ideal cool season vegetable for much of Southern California. Chard adapts well to container gardening; all varieties […]
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December Gardening in Southern California Coastal Areas
During the month of December, even the most avid gardeners find themselves focusing on holiday shopping lists and not on gardening tasks. But in Southern California, there is still work that can be done in the yard. Here is Darren’s general list of December gardening tasks for existing vegetable and herb plants designed for those […]
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December Gardening in Southern California Inland Areas
December 15, 2016
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Organic Gardening: Vegetables
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: Ann Clary
During the month of December, even the most avid gardeners find themselves focusing on holiday shopping lists and not on gardening tasks. But in Southern California, there is still work that can be done in the yard. Here is Darren’s general list of December gardening tasks for existing vegetable and herb plants, designed for those […]
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GardenZeus Recommendations for Shrub Rose Varieties in California Zone 15
September 1, 2016
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Organic Gardening: Flowers and Ornamentals
/ Queen of the Garden: Growing Roses in California
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: Ann Clary
Shrub roses are among the easiest roses to grow; they are generally disease-resistant and most are prolific repeat bloomers, making them an excellent choice for beginners or gardeners new to roses. They tolerate difficult locations where other rose types might underperform, and have even been used successfully for landscaping public parkways and road mediums in […]
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GardenZeus Recommendations for Shrub Rose Varieties in California Zone 14
September 1, 2016
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Organic Gardening: Flowers and Ornamentals
/ Queen of the Garden: Growing Roses in California
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: Ann Clary
Shrub roses are among the easiest roses to grow; they are generally disease-resistant and most are prolific repeat bloomers, making them an excellent choice for beginners or gardeners new to roses. They tolerate difficult locations where other rose types might underperform, and have even been used successfully for landscaping public parkways and road mediums in […]
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GardenZeus Recommendations for Shrub Rose Varieties in California Zone 13
September 1, 2016
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Organic Gardening: Flowers and Ornamentals
/ Queen of the Garden: Growing Roses in California
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: Ann Clary
Shrub roses are among the easiest roses to grow; they are generally disease-resistant and most are prolific repeat bloomers, making them an excellent choice for beginners or gardeners new to roses. They tolerate difficult locations where other rose types might underperform, and have even been used successfully for landscaping public parkways and road mediums in […]
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GardenZeus Recommendations for Shrub Rose Varieties in California Zone 12
September 1, 2016
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Organic Gardening: Flowers and Ornamentals
/ Queen of the Garden: Growing Roses in California
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: Ann Clary
Shrub roses are among the easiest roses to grow; they are generally disease-resistant and most are prolific repeat bloomers, making them an excellent choice for beginners or gardeners new to roses. They tolerate difficult locations where other rose types might underperform, and have even been used successfully for landscaping public parkways and road mediums in […]
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