Date Festival in Southern California
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Driest year so far in southern California
Comments (7)Drought in Northern Arizona is also a serious problem. Yet another year where we had very little monsoon last fall, hardly any snow or rain this past winter and spring, then dessicating strong winds the past few months. The last bit of rain we had was in early May and even the hardiest natives like junipers, scrub oaks, mesquite, creosote, agaves, yuccas, acacias, ocotillos, even the cactus are looking quite parched. It has been challenging to keep the native plants as well as my own collection of container plants alive while trying to conserve water. Trimming dead parts and pruning works to lessen fire danger and conserve plant energy, and grouping my pots on cedar 2x4's and blocks underneath a great big old, tall juniper allows the water draining from my containers to also provide water for the tree. Gray water from the washer takes care of plants on one side of the house, but about once a month I have to drag the hose out the old fashioned way, have it running a trickle and move it around the native trees on the other side of the yard for a couple of days. Slow watering in the early morning and late evening, and mulching has also helped a great deal. The yard looks tidy, albeit dry except for the fews areas of greenery, it certainly wouldn't win any prizes, but the birds and insects enjoy a cool drink of water and a snack, I can still pick a few fresh veggies, herbs and flowers, and I get to enjoy helping a wonderful little ecosystem survive....See MoreSouthern California Plumeria Society plant sale
Comments (5)This is the best plant sale of the year, well worth the 2 hour drive from our house. Actually, the standing in line with the other complete fanatics for an hour before the thing opens is part of the attraction because it is so much fun to talk to other people so devoted to plumeria that they come an hour in advance. Then they hand out the list so you can figure out which sellers have the varieties you are looking for and you can plan your attack. Once the doors open it is fairly polite and organized chaos so you have to stay focused on your goals but at the same time be open to a beautiful plant you never heard of before....See MoreWhere to buy flooring in Southern California?
Comments (3)so I have been doing some research and I found CarpetWagon.com, but I don't know of anyone who has used them before. They come to your home, which I like as we are so constricted with our spare time, and they have a wide variety of high quality brands at low prices. Anyone in the greater Los Angeles area know anything about them? Here is a link that might be useful: CarpetWagon.com's home page...See MoreHelp. What to plant on North wall in Southern California?
Comments (2)I don't know if it affects So. Bay, but out here in No. OC, they aren't selling any orange trees to plant. something about a type of insect. Don't know if it's all citrus or just orange trees. I have 5 citrus trees on my property. can you do an avocado? does that wall get enough sun? maybe a few other fruit trees? other options are cypress, arbor vitae if you want some privacy i'm sure the garden folks will be along tmrw to offer exact plantings....See Moremustangs81
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