And you thought you knew that all trees were either deciduous or evergreen, didn’t you! Ha! Well it turns out that there is a bit more to it than that - at least as far as the “ever” in evergreen is concerned.
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What Do You Mean - Evergreen?
Monday, February 9th, 2009 by kitYellow Does Not Make Me Mellow, Part 1
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 by spectre
Chlorotic leaf from an Improved Meyers citrus tree
Conventional wisdom says that California is a gardening paradise. According to the zone maps, one can grow whatever plant they desire within our state’s boundaries (yes, even a coconut if you happen to live on the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach). (more…)
Native: The Most Perverted Word in the English Language
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 by spectreThe most perverted word in the English language is “native”. I know that sounds like heresy to some of you but I assure you I am from a long and dedicated conservation background. One must speak up when we are off track, so for the sake of what we hold dear, let me try to put this oft abused word back in its proper context. (more…)
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