Ellen: Bouganvilla is one of the few non-natives commonly planted in our area that I like. Mine were certainly knocked back, but are nowhere near dead and I ...
A good substitute would be Tacoma stans. It comes in yellow or orange flowers. They have it at The Living Desert and Home Depot. It's robust, fast growing...
... From: Kate Barrows To: Barrows , Kate Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 11:51 PM Subject: Re: [dhs_cv] Bougainvillea Replacement Ideas? Ellen, Welcome to the...
We have both Tacoma stans and bougainvilla. All the bougainvilla got hit but only some of the Tacoma stans did actually get frost bite, not all. Mary Brent...
Hello members, I am compiling a list of all your great suggestions. One plant I am thinking about is the Little John dwarf Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus...
Of possible interest to members: 1) The California-Friendly Plant Sale at the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon, Saturday, March 17th,...
Ellen - your original e-mail sure seemed to have generated quite a bit of discussion for this group. It sounds like this was all very helpful for you. I can...
Ellen, Earlier, I mentioned the Tacoma as a bougainvillea substitute. I thought of another one...cape honeysuckle. It's fast growing, drought tolerant once...
I understand from my buddies at Amazon that there is a new book due out this month from Voyageur Press called Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest....
I have 2 Russelias growing about 20 feet apart. The one growing under a orchid tree, no damage. The other growing under a Acacia stenophylla had many branches...
Greetings all, Just checking on whether any among you would be interested in helping with the Santa Rosa and San JAcinto Mountains National Monument and...
Bill, I like the idea of the Russelia. I have many books but cannot find mention of Russelia/Coral Fountain. I actually just bought 3 for my own yard and am...
Ellen, My Russelia's are on drippers in native sand soil. One is under an orchid tree and the other is under an acacia. They both seem to like where they are....
Mine were thriving in full sun, but did get some burn from the freeze. They are coming back beautifully and already blooming. They are a wonderful plant....
I've been reading most of the discussion about bougainvilla replacement etc. The botanical name for Coral fountain or Firecracker plant is above in the...
This message is to let the membership know the details about our upcoming desert garden tour. Some of us got to walk the three properties last week and I have...
Paul - I will work the reg. desk at the Visitor's Center. Can be there at 12 to set up. Really should leave about 1:45, if that is possible. Shirley ...
Paul, Thank you for the e-mail update. I can work where ever needed. - I am available for the full afternoon. mb **************************************...
Hi Paul: Ken and I have the two of us and I got a neighbor and Carol who you met at the potluck (acupuncturist) and another friend if we need her. However, we...
As I told Paul earlier, I already have a committment for Sun. April 22, so I will not be able to help at the garden tour this year. I am so sorry I will miss...
Hi Paul, You are such an amazing individual! Thank you for ALL you do. Unfortunately I will not be able be a part of the tour this year. We have scheduled a...
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