Poison Sumac

Poison Sumac

It is a painful irony that one of the very spectacular hardy shrubs is poisonous to most people. This is poison sumac, one of the most brilliant native plants of

Bush Bindweed

Bindweed

The bush bindweed (Convolvulus cneorum), a morning glory from the Mediterranean, is one of the best-loved small shrubs in Pacific Coast gardens.  It is cherished for its wealth of bloom,

Newest Control Measures For The Nematode Menace

Nematodes

Nematodes, or microscopic eelworms, are rapidly assuming the role of Public Enemy Number One among the organisms that cause plant diseases.  Last year,  they seriously damaged one out of every