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Lisa Van Cleef posted: September 13, 2010
Nothing smells better than this.
Where’s our scratch ‘n sniff monitors?! The Luculias are in bloom throughout the garden. This gorgeous Asian shrub produces some of the best smelling flowers around. Don’t miss them. They’re intoxicating. We’ve got Luculias in the Rhododendron Garden, Asian Discovery Garden and Moon Viewing Garden. Come by for a sniff.
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Lisa Van Cleef posted: September 9, 2010
Great story on killing weeds and lawns in the NY Times
Nice story on weed-free gardening in the Times today. Lazy gardeners unite!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/09/garden/09garden.html?hpw
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Lisa Van Cleef posted: September 3, 2010
This ain’t your average photography class. Award-winning, Bay Area phenomenon Saxon Holt will be teaching an incredible series of garden photography classes at the SFBG. Read the full story »
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Lisa Van Cleef posted: August 30, 2010
Are you looking for an easy to use screen to sift your compost? Are you looking for a free screen to sift your compost? Then look no further. Read the full story »
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Lisa Van Cleef posted: August 15, 2010
With thousands of plants to tempt us, it’s impossible for us to ever decide on a plant of the day, much less a plant of the week.
The Hortiphile is happiest with a Plant of the Moment. This moment? It’s the South African Lion’s Tail. Read the full story »
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Lisa Van Cleef posted: August 12, 2010
A fabulous garden growing 10 feet off the sidewalk
Check out this stunning wall garden over the Candy Store Collective on 16th Street in the Mission. It’s a hortiphile’s delight to bump into gorgeous gardens where we least expect them, like perched on the side of a building.
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Lisa Van Cleef posted: July 27, 2010
Hanging out in the garden this weekend,
we worked ourselves into a frenzy discussing the changing role of the backyard gardener. Sure it’s always been a great hobby, now it’s an important hobby.
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