Hawaiian Snowbush Are Ready

Our first crop of full size Hawaiian Snowbush, or Breynia nivosa, are ready for sale! With it’s vibrant pink, green, and white foliage, they make a great container or landscape plant for a semi shaded area. Although they may defoliate in the winter, they grow...

Colorful Plants for Hot Summer Weather

As summer continues, it can be hard to find flowering plants that thrive during hot, sunny days. The trick is to find plants native to tropical areas that don’t mind the heat, and have fairly low water requirements once established. One of our favorites is the...

Tips and Tricks for Growing Begonias

Where To Grow Begonias Tuberous begonias grow best in cooler, shady areas. In Southern California that is our coastal areas, to about 15 miles inland. The further inland you go the more difficult it will be. However, we do have so many microclimate areas that this is...

Caladiums Add a Pop of Color to Shady Areas

Many gardeners agree that it can be difficult to find color for shady spots. Instead of trying to find blooming plants for shade, try looking for colored foliage. Our first crop of caladiums are ready for sale and are looking beautiful. Our five varieties have color...