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How Marigolds Bloom

This is the first time I have ever planted marigolds. In the past, I put all my focus into vegetables. However, this year I changed my tune and I have loved putting marigolds in most of our raised beds. Marigolds are great companions to vegetables because they bring bees and other goodness. I am glad […]

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When Succulents Flower

Once it had started raining, and the holiday season had started, I ignored my succulents for several weeks. I don’t have to worry about them drying up in the hot summer sun, and they don’t get overwatered by the rain, being under the eaves. Water and humidity blow their way and they do well by […]

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Tree Poppies

Tree Poppies, or Matilija Poppies, are native to California and northern Mexico. They are very tall flowers (the tallest stemmed flower I have been in the presence of) with delicate white petals. They bloom in the spring and summer here in Northern California along a short hiking trail. The poppies I have seen are the […]