"Question.... I need ideas for a flowering vine that isn't too vigorous, as in I want some color but it's in a small narrow space. I got a nice trellis about 6 ft high, and the width is about 3 ft. Any thoughts? The space gets afternoon sun…"

"That is so cool, Carole!!!"

"Check out this awesome display of artichoke plants! Old tree stumps are the planters...they love it."

"Finally my gardenia bloomed on its 3rd cycle!  Woohoo! I love to bring some blossoms in, float them in water, and set then next to my bed.  Heavenly fragrance! "

"adding organic matter and compost to the area will help improve the soil... it takes time, but anything to improve the soil is good! also, wood chips/shredded bark will keep it cool and moist with any watering you do!"

"Susan, I live in Hemet and have some shade on the north side of my house.  I put in one hydrangea, some hollyhocks and poppies from seed and two shrubs which I can't remember but are flowering and specific for dry shade.  I'll…"

"This is the extent of my artichoke patch so far except for one other that survived.  3 are gone...down the gopher hole!  I'm so bummed...I bought two more and put them in planters instead.  (I'll show him!)"

"I don't have the "heart" to harvest my artichokes... :( "

"Lexi and Carole – I just planted artichoke this past weekend.  Besides loving the taste, the plants themselves are fantastic to look at!  Lexi, yours is looking quite nice.  Once mine gets some volume to it I'll post some…"