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10 Reasons to Grow Citrus in Bay Area

We share with you 10 great reasons why you should plant citrus like oranges, mandarin, lemons, limes and more in the Bay Area of California which include ideal growing conditions and encouraging pollinators.


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How to Make Your Fresh Cut Evergreens Last

Deck the halls with boughs of fresh-cut evergreens this holiday season for a sense of refined simplicity—and, more importantly, make them last all season long!


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Decorating with Poinsettias for the Holidays

Bring seasonal spirit to your home while using your creativity. Here are unique ways to decorate with poinsettias over the holidays and throughout the winter!


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The Benefits of Planting Camellias in Your Garden

When you’re spending time in your garden and deciding how you want to up your planting game, why not consider the beautiful camellia? This attractive wild evergreen shrub originally from China can provide year-round foliage and cool-season flowers. With thousands [...]


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Feed Your Soil So It Feeds You! Plant Cover Crops

If you are not planning to grow cool season veggies, the best thing you can do for your garden is to grow a cover crop. Cover crops feed the soil by being tilled under once properly matured. While growing, cover crops [...]