It takes a pretty tough plant to flower in heavy rain let alone snow. How do they do it? After getting well over an inch of snow last week at my house up here in Bonny Doon all I know is I want more of these steel-clad plants in my garden. I garden in pretty … Continue reading Tough Flowering Plants for Rain & Snow
I love it when a nice reader takes the time to call me to suggest a topic they?d like to see me write about or remind them what needs to be done at a certain time of year. Take Helen, who lives in Spring Lakes in Scotts Valley, for instance. Helen told me she grows … Continue reading How to Control Pests & Diseases
Once upon a time when our area was under water there were no parks or trails or trees or gardens. I’m thankful that our mountains rose from an ancient ocean so we could enjoy this beautiful place we call home. I’m thankful for the Bigleaf maples that shower me with leaves as big as saucers … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Poem by Jan Nelson, The Mountain Gardener