June 2008
 

NEW ITEM: A Guide to Attracting Beneficial Insects

We design our gardens for beauty, drought-tolerance, shade tolerance -why not the ability to nurture beneficial insects?

Managing garden bio-diversity is a fascinating and relatively new aspect of pest control. This eight page illustrated guide describes the major beneficial insects that are especially attracted to flowers and the types of plants and flowers that they favor. Click Here to Order
 

Make Your Own Herbal Cosmetics


Having an abundance of herbs is a luxury every gardener can afford. Use them to make your own natural herbal cosmetics. Read Renee's article and recipes in Make Your Own Herbal Cosmetics
 

In the Trial Garden

We have completed trials of sweet peas and poppies and will be looking at different color combinations of nasturtiums as well as annuals for decorative patio pots. 

 Lindsay is laying out our new hummingbird and butterfly garden designs, and testing many heirloom pole beans and windowbox tomatoes.
 


Recipe of the Month

Herbal Jellies

Renee in the News

The New York Times highlights Renee's zinnia varieties in "In the Spring Garden"

Organic Gardening Online
features Renee's tips for growing mesclun lettuce.

"Apricot Blush" Zinnias

Renee was a featured speaker at Sunset Magazine's Celebration Weekend in Menlo Park, CA
 

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We look forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes, Renee Shepherd

 


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