“If a portion of a redwood is rotting, the redwood will send roots into its own form and draw nutrients out of itself as it falls apart.” — Richard Preston Root rot is one of the most discouraging events in a gardener’s journey. It happens to all of us, and when I inherited a 100-year-old…

“We sat under the orange trees, whose branches bowed with offering, globes of sun dangling like promises” — Avalon Ash. My Seasonal Guide Caring for orange trees year-round is essential for any small gardener in southern California who wishes to enjoy a bountiful harvest. From selecting the right variety to understanding their specific watering, fertilizing,…