Blog Category: Garden Journal

15 Jun

Garden Pros “Out”, Amateur Gardeners “In”

This doesn’t surprise me at all…it’s about time we start listening to our inner self and trust we can make responsible choices in our own garden. So often we think the experts have THE answer and know what’s best for our garden. Ok, I’ll concede with hardscape and irrigation systems you...

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01 Jul

What’s in bloom this summer…

Ahhh, summer is here…you’re hard work has paid off. The garden is buzzing with bees, butterflies and BBQ’s on the warm, breezy nights. It’s a time to sit back, get in that hammock and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Time for daydreaming and catching up on all the little things that you...

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28 Apr

What’s Blooming in Our Spring Gardens

After all the hard work in the fall and the resting period in the winter, every gardener awaits for this moment …  SPRING! … when the garden comes alive with color and abounds with wild life.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Taylor’s garden, which started as  half-acre bare...

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29 Jan

What’s Happening in our Winter Gardens…

Gardeners often think winter is the time to rest, relax and let Mother Nature do all the work in the garden. In reality, places of moderate temperature like California, winter is the ideal time to divide bulbs, move perennials, prune back roses, set native plants in the ground, sow...

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About Goin Native

Goin Native strives to expand your garden knowledge with creative, practical and easy terminology while advancing the art of playing in the dirt. Our philosophy is one of hands-on knowledge using sustainable and drought tolerant plants in the garden to promote mindful conservation.

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