Spill the Beans

In the Master Gardener's Rose Cycle, July is when we fertilize lightly with organic products if needed. Deadheading continues and pruning of crossing branches or dying canes are a must. We also monitor our irrigation systems for the proper amount of water provided.

In the Master Gardener's Rose Cycle, May is when we fertilize with organic products, start deadheading and check our irritation systems. Last year we had a section of irrigation tubing that was chewed through by rodents in the garden.

BOOM!! We have flowers! There is an old saying, April showers bring May flowers. If you heard that as a kid you would finish that ditty with, What do May flowers bring? you know the rest.

I know that this might sound strange to you, but today, March 20th, the first full day of spring, I was admiring the various types of weeds and wildflowers that are popping up in my garden. It reminds me of the quote, Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.-A.A.Milne.

How a quick detour became a highlight of our trip to the Coachella Valley Indian Wells Tennis Tournament. Indian Wells in March is a veritable paradise of 75-80 weather, blooming citrus trees, an effortless blend of thriving Mediterranean and desert plants and world class tennis.