How much time does it take?

Published on May 25, 2026June 3, 2026 by weedingwildsuburbia

This is from a piece originally posted in January 2013. I have updated it a slight bit. (Please excuse the broken links – I’m working on them) One of my

Wildflower season is over

Published on July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by weedingwildsuburbia

Here’s a repost of a 2015 piece on collecting wildflower seeds in my home garden. Right now, I’m doing exactly what I did 8 years ago except that I have

Garden Dormancy

Published on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

Dormancy in the southern California garden

Keeping Plants Alive in Extreme Heat

Published on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

(Posted on July 8, 2018, also see Tips for Native Plant Heat Wave Gardening, Sept. 18. 2018) We are currently enjoying a balmy 99+ degree day. After the record breaking