New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
I’m excited that the new USDA Zone Map is out and we can all go to it online and check it out. The map, which helps gardeners decide which plants can survive the winter in their garden, has not been...
View ArticleGarden Gate Magazine Article
If you want to know more about my garden, check out the June 2012 issue of Garden Gate magazine. It gives a quick look at my garden in full bloom and production, and provides design ideas and tips for...
View ArticleBob and Julie’s Garden 2012
My son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Julie Creasy, have a house in San Jose, California, about 20 minutes from me. They’re in Zone 9, in one of the country’s ideal growing climates, warm enough for...
View ArticleWhen in Drought – Plant Vegetables Now More Than Ever
I’ve been a landscape designer for nearly 40 years and this is my third major drought here in California, and this year it’s a “doozy.” I would like to share with you some of my experiences and how can...
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