Hanno's Garden

The Blue Beaked Yucca, scientifically known as Yucca rostrata, is one of the most striking and sculptural plants used in contemporary and desert landscaping. Native to the arid regions of Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico, this slow-growing yucca is appreciated for its architectural shape, drought tolerance, and distinctive silvery-blue foliage that stands out in …

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Every year, as the days grow a little longer and the air warms just enough to hint at spring, many of us feel that familiar pull—the irresistible itch to start a vegetable garden. It often begins as a simple thought: Wouldn’t it be nice to grow my own tomatoes this year? Before long, you’re paging …

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I picked up five quarts of these California native plants in July of last year from Mad River Gardens Nursery in Eureka, CA. They made it through the winter AOK and are filling in nicely. There are lots of different colors of penstemon – I’m planning on picking up a variety of colors from another …

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