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Mimulus 'Cherry Bomb' at Annie's Annuals Nursery, in Richmond, California.

A hybrid Monkyflower bred from the California native M. aurantiacus.

September 29, 2009.

Pomegranate trees thrive in the arid, Mediterranean climate of Southern California. Trees will produce abundant, ornamental fruits in fall, with highly nutritious pink, white, or red seeds. For more information about growing pomegranates visit GardenZeus.com.

Ximena Nazal's garden in Valparaiso Region, Chile

Pineapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana (Acca sellowiana) drought tolerant shrub with edible flowers in California garden

White Sage (Salvia apiana)

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Government House, Victoria BC

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A "boojum tree?"

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Ximena Nazal's garden in Valparaiso Region, Chile

Ximena Nazal's garden in Valparaiso Region, Chile

Ximena Nazal's garden in Valparaiso Region, Chile

Adult green fruit beetles can decimate soft fruits in the summer. Generally fruit beetles are controlled by removing larvae from the garden, which can be found in decaying leaves and compost piles. For more information about the effects of green fruit beetles in the garden visit GardenZeus.com.

Ximena Nazal's garden in Valparaiso Region, Chile

Silvery lupine (Lupinus argenteus)

A California native, the coast live oak is evergreen, unlike the Valley Oak. The coastal live oak has acorns that mature quickly (for an oak tree), as early as 7 months after pollination. For more information about coast live oak trees in California, visit GardenZeus.com.

Ximena Nazal's garden in Valparaiso Region, Chile

Bougainvillea plants should be planted near a sturdy trellis or wall, and will need assistance supporting themselves at first. Varieties with lighter colored flowers are less heat tolerant. For more information about growing bougainvillea, visit GardenZeus.com.