Pointers for perennial plant propagation

Feb 26, 2026 Hummingbirds in flight Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds turn a nectar garden into a show. Plant tubular flowers, then use the wait until May–June to line up your stem cuttings. 6 min read → Mar 5, 2026 Working on garden renovation Around the equinox, dormant beds are easier to read. Clear what no longer earns its space, mulch, then fill gaps with plants you propagate yourself. 6 min read → Mar 19, 2026 Highlighting greenhouse gardening A small greenhouse is not a second garden. It is a climate you control so cuttings, seed, and tender plants do not have to wait on the weather. 6 min read → Aug 13, 2026 Gardening with geophytes We say “bulbs,” but the underground pantry may be a true bulb, corm, tuber, or rhizome. Late summer is when you plan the spring show. 5 min read → Jul 23, 2026 Designing with irises Bearded irises want sun and a summer bake on the rhizome. Divide when bloom is over and the clump looks like a bird’s nest of old fans. 5 min read → Jul 30, 2026 Designing with native plants California natives want a winter start. Plant with the rains, mulch, and let Calscape tell you what actually grows in your zip code. 5 min read →