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Plants and Love: Unique Valentine's Day Gifts

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is near? Weren’t we just celebrating New Year’s Eve? The classic Valentine’s Day gifts are usually a giant teddy bear, some chocolates and a bouquet of roses. While we’ll never turn down a dozen roses, did you know that there are other flowers that [...]

honey crisp apples on tree, asian pears, apple pie, plum compote all made from the fruit of ultra drawf fruit trees

Grow Big in Small Spaces: Ultra-Dwarf Fruit Trees

Many of us in Silicon Valley are working with fairly small outdoor spaces. While it may seem like a cozy landscape isn’t suited for growing food, dwarf fruit trees let you grow luscious, high-quality fruit—even in a postage-stamp-sized space! Recently [...]

Beautiful selection of different potted houseplants shown as options for replacing christmas tree after the holidays with the say out with... and in with houseplants!

Swap Fir for Foliage: Year-Round Greenery Post-Christmas!

Replacing a Christmas tree with a fresh houseplant after the holiday season is a splendid idea for those wanting to preserve a touch of verdancy in their home throughout the year. A houseplant offers continuous greenery, enhances the home's air quality and ambiance. Top 10 Houseplants

Allow Your Holiday Amaryllis To Shine With Companion Plants

Discover ways you can create an attractive seasonal display with indoor plants that pair well with amaryllis blooms!

8 compelling reasons to plant spring bulbs crocus and tulip bulbs to plant

8 Compelling Reasons to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs this Fall

There are 8 compelling reasons why you should plant spring flowering bulbs in the bay area of california which includes a favorable growing climate for bulbs, extended season, water conservation, early pollinators, to name a few.