Mastering Horticulture

Science and art expressed through gardening.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Mini Garden Beds

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Fig. 1    Lettuce plants growing in miniature garden beds. Raised-bed gardening can improve plant growth, conserve resources, and prevent s...
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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Homegrown Mother's Day Offering

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Rosa 'Eden' Flowers are a necessary fixture in any special occasion and roses are the often the top choice.   In celebration of Mo...
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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Kitchen Garden: On a Good Start

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  Fig. 1     Colorful chards.   Many times in the past I was deceived by our spring weather.  It would start to get dry and warm by Ma...
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Vibrant Pink 'Zephirine Drouhin'

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Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' Like a celebrity at the peak of her stardom,  'Zephirine Drouhin' was the most photographed subje...
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Friday, April 29, 2011

Lady Banks

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Fig. 1    Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' Lady Banks rose ( Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' )  is one of the first roses that blooms in my gard...
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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Below the Soil Surface

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Fig. 1   Volunteer potato plant. Ever since I planted my first potato crop in my garden, volunteer potato plants became a normal occurren...
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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Fingerling Potatoes

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 Fig. 1    Fingerling Potatoes ( Solanum tuberosum ) Fingerling Potatoes are small, narrow, and elongated potato tubers in their mature...
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Helen Lewis
Born and raised in the Philippines. Attended the University of Reading, England (PhD in Agriculture), University of the Philippines (MS in Horticulture) and Cagayan State University, Philippines (BS in Agriculture). Now residing in California with husband and three children - enjoying a God-dependent life.
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