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Category Archives: Winter Gardening

A Passover for the garden results in renewal

May 13, 2013 no comments
Spring is almost here and so is Passover. There is a principle in Judaism, observable in the garden, too, known as yeridah letzorech aliyah, which means “descent for the purpose of ascent,̶...

Certain California natives make worthy winter garden choices

May 13, 2013 no comments
Although most California natives do not start blooming for another month or so, there are some species whose foliage alone makes them worthy garden choices, especially during fall and winter when lea...
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