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Date |
| No shortage of advice on choosing colors for garden. |
January 6, 1996 |
| Health, from the ground up. |
January 13, 1996 |
| For backyard farmers, it's mulch ado about orchards. |
January 20, 1996 |
| Caught in web of bad image, spider a helper to gardeners. |
January 27, 1996 |
| Many put simple, thrifty jade on succulent pedestal. |
February 3, 1996 |
| Today's waste, tomorrow's rich fertilizer. |
February 10, 1996 |
| Gypsum can make harsh Valley soil fruitful. |
February 17, 1996 |
| A true golden state of sun, yellow flowers. |
February 24, 1996 |
| Planting trees can be first step toward a better world. |
March 2, 1996 |
| Search for hard-to-find plants on World Wide Web. |
March 9, 1996 |
| Pittosporums perform well in supporting role. |
March 16, 1996 |
| Springing to the defense of deciduous plants. |
March 23, 1996 |
| In critter-heavy areas, try trees. |
March 30, 1996 |
| Color this neighborhood foliage stunning. |
April 6, 1996 |
| Explore the back yard with this dandy field guide. |
April 13, 1996 |
| Ancient valleyites had pick of Nature's crop. |
April 20, 1996 |
| Sun-loving, flowery rockrose gains California foothold. |
April 27, 1996 |
| Early summer turns attention to tree trunks. |
May 4, 1996 |
| Exotic plants bring beauty, bear fruit in valley climate. |
May 11, 1996 |
| Cultivating a kaleidoscope of living colors. |
May 18, 1996 |
| Hard-to-grow daisies thrive in valley's asphalt jungle. |
May 25, 1996 |
| Flower-rich wonder making tracks in valley. |
June 1, 1996 |
| Too much hot air over leaf blowers. |
June 8, 1996 |
| Valley's spring hot spells retard leaf fungus. |
June 15, 1996 |
| Grouping of trees is a thing of beauty. |
June 22, 1996 |
| Tied to the land by seeds he planted there. |
June 29, 1996 |
| Some ingredients for the ultimate garden salad. |
July 6, 1996 |
| Plant's imperfections needn't be cause for alarm. |
July 13, 1996 |
| Take some irrigation lessons from Jerusalem. |
July 27, 1996 |
| Invincible caper bush right at home in L.A.. |
August 3, 1996 |
| It takes time, but tall trees make a cool neighborhood. |
August 10, 1996 |
| Berries may well grow on you, though they're difficult to raise. |
August 17, 1996 |
| Water garden a cool novelty. |
August 24, 1996 |
| Focusing on gardener's eye, he gets back to his roots. |
August 31, 1996 |
| Friendly, furry bamboo survives fatal bloom. |
September 7, 1996 |
| Chatsworth grandmother delights neighbors with her yard's blooming beauty. |
September 14, 1996 |
| Hearty weeds can thrive just about anywhere. |
September 21, 1996 |
| Care, replenishment of trees a high priority. |
September 28, 1996 |
| Fall: the season to plan even as you reap the harvest. |
October 5, 1996 |
| Exploring misunderstood task of fertilization. |
October 12, 1996 |
| Far from bugging you, some insets are helpful. |
October 26, 1996 |
| Passion for planting at root of growing appreciation. |
November 2, 1996 |
| From vines to fine wine, his passion stays sweet: for Woodland Hills hobbyist, ancient tradition begins in the vineyard. |
November 9, 1996 |
| High-octane contrast in gas station gardens. |
November 16, 1996 |
| Winter ushers in Southland's blue period. |
November 23, 1996 |
| Bonsai helps maximize dwindling landscape. |
November 30, 1996 |
| Planting a garden to become one with Nature. |
December 7, 1996 |
| A question of caring - in gardening and life. |
December 14, 1996 |
| Ups, downs, joys and sorrows of weeping trees in the valley. |
December 21, 1996 |
| Lemon good for what ails you. |
December 28, 1996 |
| Enjoying the valley's leafless winter beauty. |
January 4, 1997 |
| The buzz on survival: today's beekeeper a honey of a hero to backyard farmers. |
January 11, 1997 |
| South Africa's rootbound bird a symbol of heartiness in L.A.. |
January 18, 1997 |
| Oddity often at the root of what's in a plant name. |
January 25, 1997 |
| The perfect plants to complement a front-yard fence. |
February 1, 1997 |
| Dirty deeds: some dig it, others want to taste it, too. |
February 8, 1997 |
| For valley gardeners it might as well be Spring. |
February 15, 1997 |
| Authors' 20-minute limit raises thorny issue. |
February 22, 1997 |
| Container gardening - the final challenge. |
March 1, 1997 |
| With perfect combination of isolation, benign neglect, native vegetation thrives where shrinking violets dare not go. |
March 8, 1997 |
| Growing healthy plants indoors is an art. |
March 15, 1997 |
| Planting the seeds of a garden-based revolution. |
March 22, 1997 |
| Counting the reasons why we plant. |
March 29, 1997 |
| Imporving yards by the book. |
April 5, 1997 |
| Edible immigrants travelled a curious path. |
April 12, 1997 |
| Compared to L.A., N.Y.C. is a late bloomer. |
April 19, 1997 |
| Don't overlook the fish geranium. |
April 26, 1997 |
| As family outing, home crop worth its weight in gold. |
May 3, 1997 |
| Roman influence at deheart of Getty Museum landscape. |
May 10, 1997 |
| Arrival of summer needn't mean halt in planting. |
May 17, 1997 |
| Sampling succulent wonders of San Morino. |
May 24, 1997 |
| Overdue praise for penstemon. |
May 31, 1997 |
| An emotional day in the world of native plants: Soka Natives. |
June 7, 1997 |
| While many wish it gone, spurge has it's fans. |
June 14, 1997 |
| Low-light gardens can begin blooming with begonias. |
June 21, 1997 |
| Rare orchids remain our objects of desire. |
June 28, 1997 |
| A dream blossoms; exotic-plant specialist nurturing new species. |
July 5, 1997 |
| Kangaroo paw pauses for valley viewing. |
July 19, 1997 |
| Philosopher Bearson takes time to smell the flowers. |
July 26, 1997 |
| Stevia a sweet, natural alternative to sugar. |
August 2, 1997 |
| Three decades later, love story continues to bloom. |
August 9, 1997 |
| Musclebound misunderstanding of impatients' needs. |
August 16, 1997 |
| Of torah, rabbis, men in jain and the myrtle. |
August 23, 1997 |
| Avocado trees bear a life lesson. |
August 30, 1997 |
| Sothland tree expert fights fungi with a vengeance. |
September 6, 1997 |
| Plants and people who thrive outside the comfort zone. |
September 13, 1997 |
| Mat of thatch in lawn comes from African grassland. |
September 20, 1997 |
| A garden philosophy built on rocks, reclaimed water. |
September 27, 1997 |
| Exotic birds of paradise spread wings in valley. |
October 4, 1997 |
| Utopia on Earth yields seeds for rare palm. |
October 11, 1997 |
| If conditions are right, ginger lily blooms beautifully. |
October 18, 1997 |
| Parasitic wasps to the rescue. |
October 25, 1997 |
| Fast-forward to Pierce College - in the year 2077 |
November 1, 1997 |
| More than one reason to plant pungent horseradish. |
November 8, 1997 |
| Why torreys are pining for their native surroundings. |
November 15, 1997 |
| November's rich harvest of flowering plants. |
November 22, 1997 |
| Native plants put thrill into Wildflower Hill. |
November 29, 1997 |
| Poinsettia: more than just a seasonal flowering plant. |
December 6, 1997 |
| Flowering plants flourish in heavy or light ground. |
December 13, 1997 |
| A lesson in plants and fertility. |
December 20, 1997 |
| Little gardening is really 'natural', so embrace hybrids. |
December 27, 1997 |
| California-grown citrus trees benefit from cold nights. |
January 3, 1998 |
| Time is ripe for pruning in the new year. |
January 10, 1998 |
| Cactus-covered hill remains a horticultural mystery. |
January 17, 1998 |
| Growing workload merits raise. |
January 24, 1998 |
| Euroyps daisy shrubs bring delightful dose of yellow. |
January 31, 1998 |
| Israeli children keep tree-panting tradition alive. |
February 7, 1998 |
| Failure almost always preceds horticultural success. |
February 21, 1998 |
| Getty Garden a work of art in own right. |
February 28, 1998 |
| Where the wild things are at Descanso Gardens. |
March 7, 1998 |
| Letting Nature take it's course at the grass-roots level. |
March 14, 1998 |
| A curse and a blessing; torrential downpours idled many a gardener, but designer planted right through worst. |
March 21, 1998 |
| Fragrant lavender's popularity continues to grow. |
March 28, 1998 |
| It's time for all living things to spring into rebirth. |
April 4, 1998 |
| Getting down to the roots of 'paradise by design'. |
April 11, 1998 |
| No need to feel restless about growing native plants. |
April 25, 1998 |
| Overlooked L.A. areas seen through horticulturist's eyes. |
May 2, 1998 |
| Green thumbs up; self-taught horticulturist saved Getty's centerpiece azaleas. |
May 9, 1998 |
| Beautiful, hardy carnations send so many messages. |
May 16, 1998 |
| Rebecca's rules for a fuller garden, lifestyle. |
May 23, 1998 |
| Patience is a virtue, especially for birds and gardeners. |
May 30, 1998 |
| Madagascar's rival to impatients. |
June 6, 1998 |
| Practicing feng shui outdoors. |
June 13, 1998 |
| Flowering ground covers that love Southland weather. |
June 20, 1998 |
| Granada Hills grower may be the expert on berries. |
June 27, 1998 |
| Speedy sprouts need only ordinary mason jar to grow. |
July 4, 1998 |
| Rare moments of horticultural discovery in full bloom. |
July 11, 1998 |
| Take a water-saving tip from the gardens of Jerusalem. |
July 18, 1998 |
| Towering Italian cypress grows upward, not outward. |
July 25, 1998 |
| Give a fig about fruit of the biblical tree of knowledge. |
August 1, 1998 |
| When the heat is on, gold medallion trees thrive. |
August 8, 1998 |
| Saffron buckwheat shrub hails from next-door neighbor. |
August 15, 1998 |
| Watch for poisons in our plants. |
August 22, 1998 |
| Commercially grown roses grounded in hydroponics. |
August 29, 1998 |
| Hot-weather planting secrets for a healthy garden. |
September 5, 1998 |
| Autumn's imminent arrival the time to think about starting over. |
September 12, 1998 |
| Growing your own little shop, little shop of horrors... |
September 19, 1998 |
| The lesson of Descanso Gardens. |
September 26, 1998 |
| Hearty, elegant draceana, thy name is 'Janet Craig'. |
October 3, 1998 |
| Spring gardens have their beginnings in harsher fall. |
October 10, 1998 |
| Ins and outs of going organic in full bloom. |
October 17, 1998 |
| Brighten up your shade with Japanese anemone. |
October 24, 1998 |
| Plant some seeds of wonder. |
October 31, 1998 |
| Fragrant, tolerant eleagnus makes its own fertilizer. |
November 7, 1998 |
| A too-heavy feast for the eyes. |
November 14, 1998 |
| Owls can solve gopher problems. |
November 21, 1998 |
| Splash of color welcome during cold, grey months. |
November 28, 1998 |
| Ornery ornamentals put a death grip on vegetation. |
December 5, 1998 |
| One plant's need may be another plant's nightmare: shady subject. |
December 12, 1998 |
| Seeds on an idea; if Peirce College land is transformed into a golf course, high-tech center or other commercial enterprise, it would be an ecological disaster. |
December 13, 1998 |
| It's time to prune when azalea, camellia flowers fade. |
December 19, 1998 |
| Love-in-a-mist tells it's story throughout year. |
December 26, 1998 |
| Buckthorn offers erosion protection, preserves privacy. |
January 2, 1999 |
| Tropical treasures make way to L.A.. |
January 9, 1999 |
| Plants that survive winter may bloom like gangbusters. |
January 16, 1999 |
| Winter agrees with transplants from lower hemisphere. |
January 23, 1999 |
| Short-blooming saucer magnolia a medium-sized enigma. |
January 30, 1999 |
| In right conditions, an orchid can bloom inside home. |
February 6, 1999 |
| Bauhinia: a plant name worthy of botanical brothers. |
February 13, 1999 |
| Observant farmer shares the secret of his success. |
February 20, 1999 |
| Horsetail has pulled it's weight since prehistoric times. |
February 27, 1999 |
| Flowers of candytuft glimmer like snow. |
March 6, 1999 |
| Ready to be rid of furry pests? It's time to gopher it. |
March 13, 1999 |
| The road to rhododendrons. |
March 20, 1999 |
| Granada Hills' tree of sweetness, thy name is mango. |
March 27, 1999 |
| Say `gracias' for native plants. |
April 3, 1999 |
| Learning plant names takes a bit of nusery schooling. |
April 10, 1999 |
| Morning glory joy in full bloom. |
April 17, 1999 |
| Vallery gardeners say goodbye to rain, hello to heat. |
April 24, 1999 |
| Practically giddy over fuchsia flowering gooseberry. |
May 1, 1999 |
| Reseda gardener puts down roots for the long haul. |
May 8, 1999 |
| Inconspicuous plants can bring conspicuous pleasure. |
May 15, 1999 |
| Summer-flowering bulbs return year arter year. |
May 22, 1999 |
| Lemon verbena serprises, pleases observant visitors. |
May 29, 1999 |
| Would prayer in schools make God's presence felt? |
May 30, 1999 |
| Angel's trumpet: heaven on earth. |
June 5, 1999 |
| An education begins with time spent in your garden. |
June 12, 1999 |
| Wish upon a star for lovely 'moonbeam' ground cover. |
June 19, 1999 |
| Newsletters have power to stir home gardener's soul. |
June 26, 1999 |
| Survive summer's heat with careful plantering, watering. |
July 3, 1999 |
| Control ants in the garden without use of pesticides. |
July 10, 1999 |
| Doing the math for sumer lawn watering. |
July 17, 1999 |
| Make yard a reflection of yourself. |
July 24, 1999 |
| Wonderful world of amazing growth just a walk away. |
July 31, 1999 |
| Terraces or berms make planting possible on a slope. |
August 7, 1999 |
| The big three: plants that thrive in valley. |
August 14, 1999 |
| Eucalyptus hit by Australian insect. |
August 21, 1999 |
| Oleander doesn't ask for much. |
August 28, 1999 |
| Tine for naked ladies to bloom. |
September 4, 1999 |
| Less heat means less watering - and more planting. |
September 11, 1999 |
| Thanks goodness for Howard's flowers. |
September 18, 1999 |
| Giant whiteflies take their toll. |
September 25, 1999 |
| Elephant's ear brings a little bit of Asia to your home. |
October 2, 1999 |
| Fall's mild climate is most hospitable for planting. |
October 9, 1999 |
| Valley now ready for the colors of fall. |
October 16, 1999 |
| Now's the time to plant many trees - but do it right. |
October 23, 1999 |
| Trees will be fruitful only if you plant the right ones. |
October 30, 1999 |
| Proper care keeps primroses in blooming good shape. |
November 6, 1999 |
| Breeding your own broccoflower. |
November 13, 1999 |
| Coyote brush covers the world. |
November 20, 1999 |
| Winds take their toll on valley trees. |
November 27, 1999 |
| Take a little fennel for that... |
December 4, 1999 |
| Gardens that will live on in the next millenium. |
December 11, 1999 |
| Cute squirrels and opossums often view yard as a salad bar. |
December 18, 1999 |
| From these tiny acorns... |
December 25, 1999 |
| Sowing for a new century. |
January 1, 2000 |
| In winter, head for the border. |
January 8, 2000 |
| Paradise palm comes home to roost. |
January 15, 2000 |
| Rain came, spring coming. |
January 22, 2000 |
| Planting now to beat the coming drought. |
January 29, 2000 |
| Use caution when pruning those woody shrubs. |
February 5, 2000 |
| Even seed catalogs airbrush their 'models'. |
February 12, 2000 |
| Too much irrigation could lead to split oranges. |
February 19, 2000 |
| Low-maintenance camellias thrive in valley. |
February 26, 2000 |
| Rain needed to wash harmful salts out of soil. |
March 4, 2000 |
| Cactuses that won't rub you the wrong way. |
March 11, 2000 |
| This astonishing poppy is finally available. |
March 18, 2000 |
| Taking advantage of spring. |
April 1, 2000 |
| Hot days call for different approach to planting. |
April 15, 2000 |
| Values are a family's bread and butter: chaos reigning in U.S. schools merely a reflection of family life. |
April 20, 2000 |
| April showers can - and do - bring May flowers. |
April 22, 2000 |
| Want to make 'em flutter by? Plant these in your garden. |
April 29, 2000 |
| Valley's roads in full bloom. |
May 6, 2000 |
| Bellflowers - what a sight! |
May 13, 2000 |
| Practical, proven solutions to those pesky problems. |
May 20, 2000 |
| Voodoo lily haunting in North Hills garden. |
May 27, 2000 |
| Weeping trees bring smiles, shade. |
July 8, 2000 |
| Rose of Sharon a teriffic summer-blooming treasure. |
July 15, 2000 |
| The Royal Wheeeee! Disney princesses on a digital fashion adventure. |
July 15, 2000 |
| An abundance of tomatoes, time after time. |
July 22, 2000 |
| Flower power - even when it's hot. |
July 29, 2000 |
| Flax makes a statement. |
August 5, 2000 |
| The charm of Mexican heather. |
August 19, 2000 |
| Stop the attack of the killer fungi. |
August 26, 2000 |
| Weeds may masquerade as grass. |
September 2, 2000 |
| Keep privacy with fast-growing trees. |
September 9, 2000 |
| Canna: in vibrant living color. |
September 16, 2000 |
| Great ideas at CSUN Gardens. |
September 23, 2000 |
| New book valuabe to serious horticulturists. |
September 30, 2000 |
| Preparing for planting in fall. |
October 7, 2000 |
| Get plants ready for winter. |
October 14, 2000 |
| Asparagus a snap to grow in valley; asparagus is a dioecious plant, which means that, when grown from a seed, about half the plants will be males and half females. |
October 21, 2000 |
| Ornamental cabbage and kale make colorful plantings. |
October 28, 2000 |
| Bulbs can bring flowers all year. |
November 4, 2000 |
| The show still goes on for these productive plants. |
November 11, 2000 |
| Ficus: the all-purpose valley tree. |
November 18, 2000 |
| Turn over a new leaf this season. |
November 25, 2000 |
| Nice landscape doable in cold. |
December 2, 2000 |
| Southland winter a berry good time of year. |
December 9, 2000 |
| The history of mistletoe: here's a prelude to that kiss. |
December 16, 2000 |
| Fruitful production in dry winter. |
December 23, 2000 |
| Heat aside, local plants think it's winter. |
December 30, 2000 |
| Weather causes return of whitefly. |
January 6, 2001 |
| Letting your plants go to pot isn't a bad thing. |
January 13, 2001 |
| Blooming beauties are in the mail. |
January 20, 2001 |
| Fruitful additions to yard. |
January 27, 2001 |
| Knowing a flower's origins can help. |
February 3, 2001 |
| Joys of hydroponic gardening brighten valley man's memories. |
February 10, 2001 |
| Bringing out the fertilizer. |
February 17, 2001 |
| Using plants that can take the heat. |
February 24, 2001 |
| Birds can give your lawn weeds? Read on. |
March 3, 2001 |
| Hanging around with bacopa and friends. |
March 10, 2001 |
| Colors of spring are upon us. |
March 17, 2001 |
| Building up the buttercup. |
March 24, 2001 |
| In spring, a grower's thoughts turn to compost. |
March 31, 2001 |
| Beautiful India Hawthorns usher in spring. |
April 7, 2001 |
| It takes a gardener to teach a gardener. |
April 14, 2001 |
| Pick floribundas for lasting color. |
April 21, 2001 |
| Garden splendor rewaeds patience. |
April 28, 2001 |
| Are blue flowers really blue? |
May 5, 2001 |
| Helping veggies to grow in a water world. |
May 12, 2001 |
| Are you ready for the future of flower pots? |
May 12, 2001 |
| Compost 'em if you got 'em. |
May 19, 2001 |
| Garbage in, healthy plants out. |
May 21, 2001 |
| Trying to keep it together with containers. |
June 2, 2001 |
| Water lillies can provide year-round garden color. |
June 9, 2001 |
| Behold the glorious - and messy - Jacaranda tree. |
June 23, 2001 |
| Making things grow in arid Las Vagas desert. |
June 30, 2001 |
| Hibiscus flowery favourite in valley gardens. |
July 7, 2001 |
| Before watering, gardeners should let the facts sink in. |
July 14, 2001 |
| Mystery squash result of complex genetics. |
July 21, 2001 |
| Cure the summertime blooms. |
July 28, 2001 |
| Summer's perfect time to prune in valley. |
August 4, 2001 |
| Planting where the sun shines. |
August 11, 2001 |
| Tracking the elusive Peruvian lily. |
August 18, 2001 |
| A trip to Butchart Gardens informs, inspires. |
September 1, 2001 |
| Lay groundwork now for next spring's yield. |
September 29, 2001 |
| Abundance of deer, dodder pose problems for gardeners. |
October 6, 2001 |
| Cultivating a crush on an orange garden. |
October 13, 2001 |
| Sprinklers in the pink keep lawns green. |
October 20, 2001 |
| Scent-citize your garden's foliage. |
October 20, 2001 |
| Make your garden a place of earthly efficiency. |
October 27, 2001 |
| Lilacs need more air, sun. |
November 3, 2001 |
| Behold the southland, in living color. |
November 10, 2001 |
| Where have all the butterfly roses gone? |
November 17, 2001 |
| Protecting your turf without actual grass. |
November 24, 2001 |
| Sweet Bay leaves may claim noble origins. |
December 1, 2001 |
| You've got to mulch hay while the sun shines. |
December 8, 2001 |
| Creating garden beauty with minimal effort. |
January 5, 2002 |
| Garden with your knees, not your back. |
January 12, 2002 |
| Enjoying the valley in a lush garden setting. |
January 19, 2002 |
| Turn garden into a flamingo-filled menagerie. |
January 26, 2002 |
| Can the valley support winter tomatoes? |
February 2, 2002 |
| When landscaping your yard, take cover. |
February 9, 2002 |
| Gardens should nurture individual tastes. |
February 16, 2002 |
| A rose by any other color would look as sweet. |
March 2, 2002 |
| Hello yellow, it's good to have you back. |
March 9, 2002 |
| My, my, hey, hey, rockrose is here to stay. |
March 16, 2002 |
| How to keep the snow falling, even in March. |
March 23, 2002 |
| Low humidity? Well, hang in there. |
March 30, 2002 |
| Short on compost? Let fingers do the walking. |
April 6, 2002 |
| Begonias brighten valley gardens. |
April 13, 2002 |
| Looking all over the world for safe arbor. |
April 20, 2002 |
| There's more to a shade garden than trees. |
April 27, 2002 |
| Woodland meadow garden at home in valley. |
May 4, 2002 |
| Valley garden like Eden's. |
May 11, 2002 |
| Keep May flowers from floundering. |
May 18, 2002 |
| Patience in new home can yield buried treasure. |
May 25, 2002 |
| Oops, asparagus spears did it again. |
June 1, 2002 |
| Rhapsody in blue and purple is here. |
June 8, 2002 |
| Make your little acre sing with charming accents. |
June 15, 2002 |
| Gardeners' words plant seeds of wisdom. |
June 22, 2002 |
| This summer brought out the hebe jeebies. |
June 29, 2002 |
| Gardeners face danger from African bees. |
July 13, 2002 |
| Sometimes, the grass isn't greener... |
July 20, 2002 |
| Say it slowly, and you'll learn to love it. |
July 27, 2002 |
| Prosperous clematis vines have shady roots. |
August 3, 2002 |
| If at first you don't succeed, plant, plant again. |
August 10, 2002 |
| Trees flower heavily in valley's summer heat. |
August 17, 2002 |
| Delectable figs can thrive in valley's climate. |
August 24, 2002 |
| Plants can grow, but they can't hide from pests. |
August 31, 2002 |
| Neither fruit nor flower - what gives? |
September 7, 2002 |
| What's hot, what's not for fall. |
September 14, 2002 |
| It's time to plant in valley. |
September 21, 2002 |
| If you can handle the digs, you can plant. |
September 28, 2002 |
| It's been like trying to get blood from an orange. |
October 5, 2002 |
| Sometimes seeds can be better than six-packs. |
October 12, 2002 |
| No better time than now to buy, plant bulbs. |
October 19, 2002 |
| Pomegranate trees ideally suited to valley conditions. |
October 26, 2002 |
| Goodness knows, honeysuckle grows. |
November 2, 2002 |
| Autumn means looking beyond typical flowers. |
November 9, 2002 |
| After rain spell, sweet smell. |
November 16, 2002 |
| Right time and right plants will lead to indoor success. |
November 23, 2002 |
| Give thanks for our mild winters, pliant soil. |
November 30, 2002 |
| Colorful gardens chase away December gloom. |
December 7, 2002 |
| The right tree for your area. |
December 14, 2002 |
| Winter brings clues of next year's new plants. |
December 21, 2002 |
| Turn yard into a purple paradise. |
December 28, 2002 |
| Carrot Wood tree fine at poolside. |
January 4, 2003 |
| Persistence can rid yard of ivy and bamboo. |
January 11, 2003 |
| The hills are alive with red, white and blue. |
January 18, 2003 |
| Ditch lawn for perennials. |
January 25, 2003 |
| Warm winter, more pests. |
February 1, 2003 |
| Celebrate native plants. |
February 8, 2003 |
| Many happy returns. |
February 15, 2003 |
| Peruvian lilies - blooming lovely. |
February 22, 2003 |
| Mysteries of a Norfolk pine. |
March 1, 2003 |
| Four steps to Spring planting success. |
March 8, 2003 |
| How low can you grow? |
March 15, 2003 |
| Indirect light brings good luck to bamboo. |
March 22, 2003 |
| Hellebore can be garden's salvation. |
March 29, 2003 |
| Planting the right way for acidic soil. |
April 5, 2003 |
| Try something different this Spring. |
April 12, 2003 |
| Trumpets bloom for Spring. |
April 19, 2003 |
| Redbud equally at home in Calif., Jerusalem. |
April 26, 2003 |
| Spice it up with cilantro. |
May 3, 2003 |
| Gold in them thar lawns. |
June 7, 2003 |
| Beauty of marmalade could make any gardener greedy. |
June 14, 2003 |
| Sniffing out the varieties of jasmine. |
June 21, 2003 |
| Pansies get new life thanks to June gloom. |
June 28, 2003 |
| Pollination essential but easy to coax for tomato plants. |
July 5, 2003 |
| Mulch works magic on maple trees. |
July 12, 2003 |
| Pining for ground cover in the summer heat. |
July 19, 2003 |
| A food forest orchard in your yard. |
July 26, 2003 |
| Water clay quickly, often. |
August 2, 2003 |
| Give new plants a chance. |
August 9, 2003 |
| Split bark a common woe. |
August 16, 2003 |
| Are lush green lawns worth the work, expense? |
August 23, 2003 |
| Peaches can thrive despite setbacks. |
August 30, 2003 |
| For fruit trees, ammonium sulfate does the trick. |
September 6, 2003 |
| The high-temp, low-water solution. |
September 13, 2003 |
| Lantana provides year-round adornment. |
September 20, 2003 |
| Speaking wistfully of wisterias, plumerias. |
September 27, 2003 |
| Shrubs perennially shunned. |
October 4, 2003 |
| In hot summer, too much watering harsh on mallows. |
October 11, 2003 |
| The book on maintaining a beautiful garden. |
October 18, 2003 |
| Turn orange bush back into an orange tree. |
October 25, 2003 |
| 'Firecracker' lights up shady spots. |
November 1, 2003 |
| Planting to protect your home from wildfires. |
November 8, 2003 |
| L.A.'s coral trees indicative of stubborn humans. |
November 15, 2003 |
| For a trendy 2004 garden, the answer is simple. |
November 29, 2003 |
| To clone a fruit tree, growers need more than just the seeds. |
December 6, 2003 |
| New gardeners, new plants. |
December 20, 2003 |
| Gardening nurtures both earth and psyche. |
December 27, 2003 |
| Planting best trees for the high desert. |
January 3, 2004 |
| It's time to enjoy and plant camellias. |
January 10, 2004 |
| A colorful winter's tale for the valley. |
January 17, 2004 |
| Palms will grow in Palmdale. |
January 24, 2004 |
| The amaryllis amoung us. |
January 31, 2004 |
| Popcorn jasmine, feathery cassia blooming in February. |
February 7, 2004 |
| Saucer magnolia perfect for valley. |
February 14, 2004 |
| An expert works miracles with valley soil. |
February 21, 2004 |
| Gardenias thrive only in the right conditions. |
February 28, 2004 |
| Valley's figworts start showing their colors. |
March 6, 2004 |
| Sprinklers in tune with yard. |
March 13, 2004 |
| Purple plants, perfect pleasures. |
March 20, 2004 |
| Pittosporum a boon to evergreen dreams. |
March 27, 2004 |
| Lemon tree has everything... but lemons. |
April 3, 2004 |
| Trellis gardening adds new look to any area. |
April 10, 2004 |
| Gravel fills an aesthetic need. |
April 17, 2004 |
| Resistance to petunia proliferation is futile. |
April 24, 2004 |
| Be prepared for pollen. |
May 1, 2004 |
| The self-gardening garden belongs in fairytales. |
May 8, 2004 |
| Letting daisies have their day in the sun. |
May 15, 2004 |
| In modern valley, the trees keep getting smaller. |
May 22, 2004 |
| Flow control can mitigate rising water rates. |
May 29, 2004 |
| What to plant when you've got nothing but sun. |
June 5, 2004 |
| Low humidity shocks greenhouse plants. |
June 12, 2004 |
| Silk trees ideal for speedy growth in small yards. |
June 19, 2004 |
| Perfectly watered containers. |
July 31, 2004 |
| Mystery of the dying azaleas. |
August 14, 2004 |
| 'Dragon wing' begonias add fiery flair. |
August 21, 2004 |
| No better time than now to preserve lawn and order. |
August 28, 2004 |
| Tree roots can be uplifting - not in a good way. |
September 4, 2004 |
| Warding off canine brownout. |
September 11, 2004 |
| Make your hedge a fruitful endeavor. |
September 18, 2004 |
| Blooming ivy is in a league of its own. |
September 25, 2004 |
| Protect rubber plants, ficus trees from freezing temps. |
December 11, 2004 |
| Make sure your shrubs get their proper dose of iron. |
December 18, 2004 |
| It could be roundup time. |
December 25, 2004 |
| This bird grows best in L.A.. |
January 1, 2005 |
| Gazania varieties have it covered with color. |
January 8, 2005 |
| Rain welcome for most plants. |
January 15, 2005 |
| The best cut flowers start with sturdy candidates. |
January 22, 2005 |
| Grasses good for hillsides. |
January 29, 2005 |
| Now come flowering trees. |
February 5, 2005 |
| Start small for a successful vegetable garden. |
February 12, 2005 |
| Yarrow makes a strong, easy ground cover. |
February 19, 2005 |
| Spiderwort easy to appreciate, hard to banish. |
March 5, 2005 |
| When to work the soil depends on plant choice. |
March 12, 2005 |
| Stellar wildflower year already shining bright. |
March 19, 2005 |
| Fringe flower a rare beauty in burgundy. |
March 26, 2005 |
| These grasses not greener. |
April 2, 2005 |
| Hard soil requires patience. |
April 9, 2005 |
| Beautify a fence, soften clay. |
April 16, 2005 |
| Lobelia brings plenty of blue. |
April 30, 2005 |
| How to grow artichokes. |
May 7, 2005 |
| Feeding, pruning critical to rose health. |
May 14, 2005 |
| Always water in the morning for best results. |
May 21, 2005 |
| For healthy plants, the more the merrier. |
May 28, 2005 |
| On potted trees, wisteria. |
June 4, 2005 |
| Mix colors, textures for striking appearance. |
June 11, 2005 |
| Olive, fig trees perfect for valley climate. |
June 18, 2005 |
| What to do with plants when fumigating. |
June 25, 2005 |
| Dallisgrass will persist, but it can be contained. |
July 2, 2005 |
| Just let sycamore trees be. |
July 9, 2005 |
| Beware of falling avacados! |
July 16, 2005 |
| Easy way to grow tomatoes. |
July 23, 2005 |
| Ornamental pear tree reaches a ripe old age. |
July 30, 2005 |
| How to eliminate fungus on summer flowers. |
August 6, 2005 |
| The many charms of 'Persian Shield'. |
August 13, 2005 |
| A legacy in curly willow. |
August 20, 2005 |
| Shaded courtyard a garden of earthly delights. |
August 27, 2005 |
| Back yard is ecologically correct sanctuary. |
September 3, 2005 |
| Need a friend? Find someone who gardens. |
September 10, 2005 |
| Fall's hottest rose packs a 'double whackout' punch. |
September 17, 2005 |
| Getting calla lillies to bloom. |
September 24, 2005 |
| The next generation in automatic sprinklers. |
October 1, 2005 |
| All about 'firescaping'. |
October 8, 2005 |
| More on water-saving ways. |
October 15, 2005 |
| Natives to replace oleander. |
October 29, 2005 |
| What to plant right now. |
November 5, 2005 |
| Pick a tree with Fall colors. |
November 12, 2005 |
| Time to divide and, yes, conquer in your yard. |
November 19, 2005 |
| Trees bring beauty - and trouble to nearby pavement. |
November 26, 2005 |
| Lovely plumeria lends itself to valley growth. |
December 3, 2005 |
| Easy roses to grow and enjoy in valley. |
December 10, 2005 |
| Grevilleas a gardener's delight. |
December 17, 2005 |
| Gardeners' minds in full bloom. |
December 24, 2005 |
| Grow ancient plants at home. |
December 31, 2005 |
| Raindrops help balance soil. |
January 7, 2006 |
| For an interesting garden, repetition can be the key. |
January 14, 2006 |
| L.A.'s annual delights. |
January 21, 2006 |
| New lavender hard to resist. |
January 28, 2006 |
| More than cactus back at ranch. |
February 4, 2006 |
| Happy dogs say: roll me over in the clover. |
February 11, 2006 |
| Botanical variety is the spice of gardening life. |
February 18, 2006 |
| Ridding the soil of nasty nematodes. |
February 25, 2006 |
| Debunking long-held gardening myths. |
March 4, 2006 |
| When to worry about eucalyptus trees. |
March 11, 2006 |
| Poppies add punch to your Spring planting. |
March 18, 2006 |
| Xanadu philodendron conjures paradise. |
March 25, 2006 |
| Life's true wallflowers make a bold statement. |
April 1, 2006 |
| For him, life - and gardening - goes on. |
April 8, 2006 |
| Finding perfect species for planters. |
April 15, 2006 |
| Love-hate relationship blossoms with bougainvillea. |
April 22, 2006 |
| The (artificial) greening of America. |
April 29, 2006 |
| Spring is the time for compost-pile construction. |
May 6, 2006 |
| Hungry bunnies enjoy dining in tarzana yards. |
May 13, 2006 |
| Late rain leaves valley awash in blooms. |
May 20, 2006 |
| Monkey flowers clamber up Southland hillsides. |
May 27, 2006 |
| Being beautiful doesn't have to be difficult. |
June 3, 2006 |
| Water carefully during long, hot summer. |
June 10, 2006 |
| In the garden. |
June 17, 2006 |
| Creating a fragrant retreat. |
June 24, 2006 |
| Summer always brings patches of blue. |
July 1, 2006 |
| New sprinkler heads are truly revolutionary. |
July 8, 2006 |
| Act Early To Prevent Crabgrass Invasion |
July 14, 2006 |
| Getting Rid of Nutgrass in Your Lawn |
July 21, 2006 |
| Epidendrum Orchids |
August 4, 2006 |
| Gardenias |
July 21, 2006 |
| Plum Tree Has Few Fruit |
July 21, 2006 |
| Crape Myrtle 'Fauriei' |
July 28, 2006 |
| Avocado Leaf Drop and Tibouchina Pruning |
August 11, 2006 |
| Tomato Problems |
August 18, 2006 |
| Container Gardening with 'Icee Blue' |
August 25, 2006 |
| Italian Kitchen Garden in Canoga Park |
September 1, 2006 |
| Northridge koi pond |
September 9, 2006 |
| Asparagus: ornamental, weed, vegetable |
September 15, 2006 |
| Rose Fertilization |
September 29, 2006 |
| Helichrysum and Curry |
October 6, 2006 |
| Willow Trees and Ivy Eradication |
September 23, 2006 |
| Anemones and Hellebores |
October 13, 2006 |
| Small Trees |
October 27, 2006 |
| Ground Covers |
November 3, 2006 |
| Lawn Substitutes |
December 1, 2006 |
| Diamond Frost |
December 8, 2006 |
| Valley Fruit Trees |
December 15, 2006 |
| Overwatering and Water Plants |
December 22, 2006 |
| Attractive Bark |
December 29, 2006 |
| Transplanting Trees |
January 5, 2007 |
| Protect Frozen Plants |
January 19, 2007 |
| Kohlrabi and Seed Germination Indoors |
January 26, 2007 |
| Saucer Magnolias and Lettuce |
February 2, 2007 |
| Mulch |
February 9, 2007 |
| Cyclamen and Primroses |
November 10, 2006 |
| Pruning Trees Like Paying Taxes |
November 17, 2006 |
| Rain Sensors, Ctirus Leaf Miner, Poinsettias |
November 24, 2006 |
| Treating Frost Bitten Plants and Growing Avocadoes |
February 16, 2007 |
| Espalier |
February 22, 2007 |
| Foliage Can Look Great in a Vase |
March 1, 2007 |
| Camellias |
March 9, 2007 |
| Lantana and Snail Vine |
March 16, 2007 |
| Frost & Tree Pruning |
March 23, 2007 |
| Fertilization and DriWater |
March 29, 2007 |
| Pink Jasmine, Frost Damaged Ficus, Pygmy and European Fan Palms |
April 6, 2007 |
| Honey bees, Fruit Trees, Roses, Abutilon |
April 13, 2007 |
| Oxalis |
April 20, 2007 |
| test article on new site |
December 11, 2008 |
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