January 2024 • Native Garden Beginning
A gentle start: choosing native perennials for a coastal climate
Design with soft lines, drought-tolerant natives, and season-long texture. Focus on accessibility with clear paths, comfortable seating, and easy-to-care-for plant choices that thrive with natural rainfall.
Perennials
Coastal climate
Low water
March 2024 • Seasonal Tips
Spring easing: simple care routines for vibrant, quiet gardens
Step-by-step routines with large-print checklists, reminders for mulching, pruning, and pollinator-friendly planting. Emphasis on safety and comfortable garden activities.
Seasonal care
Pollinators
Safety
July 2024 • Plant Profiles
Profile: Eastern Redbud and friends for a breezy border
In-depth, senior-friendly profiles with photographs, planting notes, and habitat benefits. Focus on accessibility, seasonal color, and wildlife value.
Plant profiles
Eastern Redbud
Wildlife habitat
September 2024 • Water-wise gardens
Easy watering: native options that thrive with minimal irrigation
Smart irrigation tips, rain capture ideas, and native selections that resist heat while staying welcoming to neighbors and pollinators alike.
Water-wise
Irrigation
Native selections