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Dr. Osborne is a Harvard trained Radiologist and Neuroradiologist who loves to share his insight about medicine and gardening.

Lavender Care

Lavender Care

Lavender Overview: Lavender plants are hearty and ideally suited to Mediterranean climate regions such as Southern California   Landscaping use: Lavenders are an awesome addition to any garden.  They are beautiful low maintenance plants that are pest resistant and drought ...

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How to propagate rosemary: 2 key tricks

How to propagate rosemary: 2 key tricks

How to propagate Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary Propagation Overview: It is very easy to propagate rosemary, if you know how.  However, my first few blind attempts were total failures.  None the less, if you are aware of two key points/tricks, ...

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EZ way to start your own Inca Berry from seed

EZ way to start your own Inca Berry from seed

How to Start your own Inca Berry (Physalis peruviana)   The Inca Berry is a tasty fruit but the plant only lives about 3 years.  Therefore, you need to propagate it regularly.  Many have tried cuttings but they don’t seem ...

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Pakistan Mulberry tree cultivation

Pakistan Mulberry tree cultivation

Pakistan Mulberry (Morus macroura)   Pakistan Mulberry Overview: This is a delicious early ripening fruit which is similar in flavor to a raspberry but without the hard/crunchy seeds.  It has been a fast growing trouble free tree for me. Fruit Taste:   ...

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Clausen Nursery: one of the best values around

Clausen Nursery: one of the best values around

Disclaimer: I am writing this because I think more people should know about this gem of a nursery in northern San Diego County.  This is not a paid advertisement, I just like the place.  I have no financial stake in ...

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Hosui Pear tree

Hosui Pear tree

Hosui Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)   Hosui Pear tree overview:  The Hosui Pear tree is a relatively new Asian pear tree that is both beautiful and delicious.   Hosui Pear fruit appearance: The Hosui Pear skin is greenish when unripe.  The ...

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The Loquat tree: a golden gem

The Loquat tree: a golden gem

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)   Loquat tree overview: The Loquat tree is a wonderful addition to the Southern California garden because it can deal with our poor soil, it is drought tolerant, and it has a great tropical appearance. Fruit Appearance:  ...

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Valentine pummelo: A tasty new citrus

Valentine pummelo: A tasty new citrus

Valentine Pummelo (Citrus maxima hybrid)    Valentine pummelo overview: This is a relatively new and delicious fruit that ripens during the coldest part of the year.   Fruit appearance: Yellow skin and red pulp. The size of a grapefruit (about ...

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