Native Planting Time

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.
Nice story on weed-free gardening in the Times today. Lazy gardeners unite!
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 »
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 »
The Hortiphile is happiest with a Plant of the Moment. This moment? It’s the South African Lion’s Tail. Read the full story »
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.
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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