Landscape Horticulture Updates for Southern California

Did you ever wonder the origins of why people often choose to give red flowers to their significant others for Valentine's Day? The language of flowers became popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. Virtually every flower, even its color, had special significance during this period.

Many previously welcomed urban tree species have outlived their stay, becoming invasive and crowding out other plants in our Southern California landscapes.

Benefits of Plants to People, Communities and Urban Ecosystems: Part 1: The link between horticulture and health and well-being and to urban ecosystems has been scientifically documented for centuries. In 1812, psychiatrist, professor, and Declaration of Independence signer Dr.

To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves. Mohandas K. Gandhi, World leader, political ethicist, lawyer Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.

It's only right that our University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) San Bernardino County Master Gardener Trees for Tomorrow' team of volunteers are our featured Spotlight' Master Gardeners for September, 2021.