October 2019 by Tony Gurnoe, Director of Horticulture Gardens grow out of motives as diverse as the plants contained within. Some are created to attract wildlife, while others are meant to teach and entertain, or even just to be beautiful. The intersection between so many far-reaching garden intentions resides in flowers. Flowers embody bounty and […]
Grow Your Own Superbloom with Plant Combinations Found in our California Gardenscapes
July 2019 by Tony Gurnoe This year’s lush winter growth and bountiful flowers has drawn people out to California’s deserts and foothills by the thousands. As we settle into our characteristic long, dry summer, the idea of translating California’s unique floristic beauty into the home garden may seem daunting. Native plants provide floral abundance for […]