Sharon Hull, This Week in the Garden: Lavender just loves it here - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Lavender farming can be an important business in Mediterranean climates like ours. Many products are made from the aromatic oils produced by the plants, including culinary and medicinal items. Most of us know about Bonny Doon Farms and their soaps ...

Using Landscaping and Design Tips, It's Easy to Create an Outdoor ... - Forbes

If you've ever dreamt of hosting elegant garden parties, or simply enjoying warm afternoons amidst a beautifully manicured yard - but were uncertain how to arrive at that perfect landscape environment - you're not alone. No matter what area of the ...

Designing a Garden Bed - KYW News radio

If you’re determined to plant your first flower garden this spring but are overwhelmed with how to begin the process, here are some tips. First, decide where you’re going to plant the garden. Take into consideration how much sun your garden will ...

Garden Reports - KYW News radio

If you’d like to find a flowering plant for a shady spot in the garden this season, a spectacular one is tuberous begonia. For anyone who is interested in building an inexpensive greenhouse that will cost practically nothing to heat, here's a book ...

Design Notebook: Paso’s Hometown Nursery has new permanent location - San Luis Obispo Tribune

Becky Holt at Hometown Nursery’s Spring Street location that opened last month. Click any image to enlarge. GARDEN AND PLANT TIPS FROM PASO’S HOMETOWN NURSERY PLANT FALL VEGGIES With autumn just around the corner, it’s time to plant cold-season ...