A special focus...

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This simple rock, lava from the flanks of Mt. Etna in Sicily, becomes an artistic focal point when covered with native mosses and simply left alone. This highlight, in an otherwise working garden, charms the eye and leads you to linger for a moment after the labor of picking fruit or olives.

Rinaldi Garden, Mascalucia, Sicily

Rose Pruning Seminar

It is that time of year again, when most gardeners prune back their roses to prepare them for their Spring growth spurt.

Roger's Gardens, in Corona del Mar, is sponsoring a free rose pruning lecture with Cristin Fusano at 9am on January 10th.

For further information and directions, visit the Roger's Garden web site at http://rogersgardens.com/

Return from Sicily

We're back from Sicily!!!...and processing tons of photos. I will be posting some stories from our trip as soon as I get readjusted to the time.

Watch this space!