Caring for Trees during a Drought
Suggestions for Sycamore Tree Irrigation We have eight sycamore trees on our property, planted about thirty years ago. They have survived on lawn sprinkler water and winter rains and I had hoped that...
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Artichokes
I live in West Hills and I’m wondering if artichokes will grow here and if they are started from seed or from plants. Where do you buy them? >Lou Peire, West Hills Once, in Woodland Hills, I sa...
Artichokes: for food, foliage, and flowers
The other day, in an ordinary Woodland Hills front yard, I saw a forest of artichokes. Although no more than 3 or 4 feet high, some plants had expanded to 6 feet around and, with nothing else growing...
You, Too, Can Grow Artichokes
In a world of uncertainty and rapid change, a vegetable garden may be unique in providing a sense of security, reliability and control. With each bite of a carrot, snap of a pea pod, or crunch of a f...
