Ramona, CA

Tour Features Rancho Santa Teresa Homes      The San Vicente Valley Club presents their 23rd Annual Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, May 8. Four homes in Rancho Santa Teresa will be open from 11:00 a.m. More ... ‘Season’ Your Garden Design With Herbs      With trusty shopping list in hand, you head out to the local gardening center enthused about the prospect of starting your seasonal plantings. Amongst the rows of flowering perennials and annuals you will find a series of plants — herbs — far less flamboyant in foliage. More ... Turf Wars: Strike a Compromise With Your Pet      Sure you love your beloved dog Buddy and cat Muffy. You want your pets to be able to run, jump and play freely about the yard. But you don’t want them ruining your lawn when they "do their business. More ... Create a Butterfly Retreat      Flowers and plants in your garden or window box may look lovely, but imagine the increased appeal if butterflies called your garden home. Making your garden inviting to these colorful, fluttering visitors involves just a little planning and selecting of butterfly-friendly foliage. More ... Water Gardens Make a Splash      This spring, do something different with your landscape — create a water garden. A water garden is a pool of water that contains plants and possibly fish and other creatures. More ... Insects Can Be Beneficial to Gardens      If you’ve taken a close look at your garden lately, you may have noticed that certain insect life has taken up residence amongst your impatiens and pansies. More ... It’s Time to Turn Our Attention to Seeds      As the first flowers of our spring bulbs fade, it’s time to turn our attention to seeds. More ...