Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Frost Cometh: Protect Your Plants!

Here in the Central Valley of California, we normally enjoy mild winters. However, once every few years temperatures dip below freezing. This causes widespread panic among gardeners, who have forgotten (or perhaps did not know) that many plants in our … Continue reading

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Camellias in December?

If you’re puzzled to see camellias blooming at this time of year, allow me to introduce you to the Sasanqua camellia. This species of camellia blooms during fall and winter, instead of the traditional spring when other camellias are in … Continue reading

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