Mastering Horticulture

Fig. 1      Epiphyllum trained on a grape vine T his month is show time for one of my cactus orchid (epiphyllum).  Last year I traine...

Fig. 1    Parts of a Fig Branch. One of the trick questions that I like to ask people regarding fig plants is: Have you ever seen a f...

It’s been raining a lot this week!   With the temperature warming up at the same time, plants are rushing to come back from their win...

The Succulent Gardens  located in 2133 Elkhorn Rd, Castroville, California is a remarkable destination for any gardener.  It functions as a ...

Planted with water-wise plants, the Ruth Bancroft Garden exemplifies an austere garden.  It is not the typical lush and colorful garden whe...

It is that time of the year when we are flooded with peaches.  What this means is that peaches will be served every meal for a couple of...

Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Common name:  Feverfew; Wild Chamomile Other Names: Chrysanthemum parthenium                         ...