Ramona, CA

8 Essential Don’ts for a Healthy Garden      A healthy, well-maintained garden is a beautiful sight, and most serious gardeners strive to achieve that beauty all year long. It certainly takes a lot of time and effort, not to mention proper planning and plant and garden know-how. But to gardeners of all levels, it seems to be well worth the eff More ... Mosquito-Hawks, Eaters or Crane Flies?      What people often call “Mosquito-hawks” or “Mosquito-eaters”are actually Crane Flies. They look like an overgrown mosquito, some growing as large as 1-1/2 to 2 inches. Unfortunately they do not prey on mosquitoes. They appear in the springtime, as their larvae hatch from muddy soils. As they hatch, More ... Oaks Without an Acorn and Vines of Deadly Hue      By Clinton S. Powell, Naturalist New, emerging leaves in trees are pure beauty. Pink is the dominant color, and with a gentle breeze, the mountain waves in a blend of candy canes and evergreens. But one vibrant plant is both beautiful and deadly. More ...