Mastering Horticulture

Helleborus vesicarius  - Pencil Sketch*  *This picture is based from a botanical sketch by Helen Campbell as published in the Engl...

"Blue Brodiaea Breaking Through" S o my older daughter has been helping me play with some artistic tools on Photoshop latel...

Hummingbirds are attracted to aloe vera flowers Hummingbirds love the flowers of succulents.  Alright, maybe they don't love the...

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 ...