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Pizza Thyme: The Best Herb for Italian Night
Little compares to the savory scent of hot pizza in the oven, especially when homemade with garden fresh ingredients. Pizza...
The Flavor Bomb Citrus You Have to Grow
Kishu Mandarin
Here’s a citrus tree that will be perfectly at home in a small garden, grows as well on the coast...
The Magical Meyer Lemon
If I only had room for one citrus in my garden, I’m sure I’d choose a Meyer Lemon. When I...
Carpet of Stars: Changing The Face of Curb Appeal
Lawns are a problem for California. A bold accusation, I know, but it’s true. Non-functional lawns are thirstily soaking up...
Tomatomania Recommendations
Now that you have selected your tomatoes, here are some helpful tips, to ensure a long, productive and delicious tomato...
Growing Different Lettuce Varieties
Salad is a staple at many meals but the same store-bought lettuces can become dull after a while. Growing your...
Girl Scouts’ Monarch Butterfly Project
A Roger's Gardens Story
Resource: Janice Billings, CdMRA Board Member (CdMSW) & CdMRA Historical Resources Committee Volunteer Some wise person said, “Not all heroes...
Building a Fragrance-Focused Garden
Gardening is an incredible way to explore your creativity and cultivate a tranquil, happy space. Vibrant colors, rich textures, and...
How To Plant Early-Season Roses
SELECT A SITE Roses like full-sun, usually the more the better. They also like good air circulation, so avoid overcrowding...
Philodendrons and Why You Should Grow Them
Philodendrons are an excellent addition to any indoor plant collection. Their glossy foliage comes in a stunning variety of colors...
December Gardening Checklist
QUICK LINKS: Buy Perennials • Buy Roses • Buy Edible Plants • Buy Soils + Fertilizers • Buy Tools +...
Uplifting Color Combinations for Your Outdoor Space
For many of us, our gardens are a refuge from the rest of our busy lives. Whether it's smelling the...
How to Grow and Care for Figs in Southern California
Figs may have originated in the Mediterranean, but we are fortunate to have them in the southern states, thriving in...
Blue Plants for a Soothing Landscape
The color of the sky, the color of the ocean—blue is one of the most magnificent colors in nature and...
The Monarch Wishing Tree
Supporting Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Western Monarch butterflies are in peril. Western Monarch populations have dropped 97 percent below their...
Growing Salvia in Orange County, California
Salvia is a gorgeous plant with tubular blossoms and often velvety and aromatic leaves that add color and texture to...
Mo’s Avocados at Roger’s Gardens
Fresh, Delicious, Local, and Pesticide Free A perfectly ripe, pesticide-free avocado, locally grown and with a Roger’s Gardens connection. For...
Creative Ways to Add Fruit Trees and Plants to Small Spaces
Who says you need a big, sprawling orchard to grow delicious organic fruit? There are plenty of creative ways to...
Plants with Architectural Characteristics
Some plants just have a perfectly statuesque quality—bold and contemporary with an artistic edge. Adding them strategically to your garden...
Cool-Season Garden Prep
Nothing perks up a cloudy, gray February day like a bushel of fresh, colorful vegetables straight from the garden! While...