Banana Tree in Yard Thrills Hayward Pair
Mr and Mrs Peter Corey of 131 Tribune Ct Hayward celebrate a real WMecuy banana tree bearing fruit, a rarity among mostly Abyssinian non fruiting palms. Nearby, Beatrice Bianca tends a coral tree in bloom, Matilda Spares showcases jacaranda, and Mrs Suares’ garden features red flowering erythrina and magnolia varieties.
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Hayward
Peter Corey
Tribune Ct. Hayward
Pacific Island
Corey
Beatrice Bianca
Western Blvd
Matilda Spares
Laurel Ave
Tribune Court
Hot Weather Shrubs Offer Wide Choice
Gardeners in warm California climates can choose from shrubs suited to desert and coastal regions. Yellow Oleander thrives in heat with minimal frost tolerance, Pineapple Guava bears edible fruit, and Japanese Viburnum adds fall berries. Strawberry Tree features red and white fruit, tolerates shade, and benefits from moss in soil.
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California
Pali Springs
Brawley
Shrubs Thrive In Shady Spots In California Garden Beds
Gardeners with shady planting spots can enjoy shrubs with glossy leaves and textured foliage. Osmanthus delavayi, an evergreen shrub noted for its spicy white spring flowers, grows to six feet, prefers slightly acidic soil, and resists winds with light reflection benefits in shaded areas.
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California
Fuchsia Show Set in Oakland
The Fast Bay branches of the American Fuchsia Society will hold their first annual fuchsia show in Lakeside Park Oakland on Sunday Sept 3 from 10 am. Coast and Eden Branch chairmen will run the event with free admission courtesy of the Oakland Park Commission. Hybrid displays showcase new introductions and demonstrations on fuchsia corsage making.
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American Fuchsia Society
Oakland Falk Department
Lakeside Park
Spain
Arthur J. Paiseh
Broadway
Alameda
Edward L. Kappler
Superior Street
San Leandro
Eden
Clarence A. Miner
Park Camamission
East Bay
Garden Club News Hosts First All Meeting Sept 4
The Garden Club of Castro Valley invites new members to its first all meeting on September 4 at the Community Center 6394 Walnut Rd 9 am Miss Harriet Agard of Berkeley will discuss evergreens and bonsai An illustrated Guam Guatemala talk was given by John Paul Edwards at a recent meeting A benefit garden tea for the new Garden Center Building at Lakeside Park Oakland is planned for tomorrow from 1 to 5 Tickets are one dollar and proceeds support clubs including Peralta Branch American Fuchsia Society and Eastbay Branch American Begonia Society Gardens open to visitors include Edwards Johns Treste Glen Rd Oakland Carlson McGee Ave Berkeley Milioa Berkeley Clute and Bobby Johnson Peralta Ave Albany with tea served
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Garden Club of
Castro Valley
Walnut Rd
L Am
Harriet Agard
Berkeley
Banilake Garden Club
Guate
Eion Garden Club
Garden Center
Lakeside Park
Oakland
Aisit
Peralta
American Fuchsia Society
Eastbay
American Begonia Society
John Paul Edwards
Trestle Glen Rd
Edward Carlson
McGee Ave
Harry Ross
Milioa
Doris Clute
Bobby Johnson
Peralta Ave
Albany
Bedroom Art Trend Showcases Pennsylvania Dutch Motifs
A new line of bedroom furniture features painted decor inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch art. Designs include simple floral tulips birds and characters. The Bucks County Provincial group combines motifs to tell family stories with a chest on chest showing a peasant wedding spinning wheel cradle and growing family.
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Pennsylvania
Bucks County Provincial
Dwarf Magnolia St Mary Grows To Small Garden Size
Gardeners craving a fragrant dwarf Magnolia gain a compact option named Magnolia St Mary. It mirrors the large shade tree’s look and habits but stays under 15 feet as it repeats white cup shaped flowers year round. The variety follows the exoniensis line, praised by California nurserymen.
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St. Mary
California
Gardener Checklist for Summer Maintenance
Check stakes for dahlias and chrysanthemums and trim side shoots for larger blooms. Plant shrubs and trees from containers unless heat is extreme. Water deeply and often with peat moss to cool roots. Seek nursery advice on mildew aphids caterpillars scale sprays. Divide perennials like Shasta Daisy and Sweet William after bloom.
Bay Valleys OK For Citrus Fruit
New visitors to California misjudge subtropical fruit distribution while locals hold similar beliefs. Subtropical fruits thrive across the Citrus Belt and extend into warm valleys near San Francisco Bay. Kunquats, tangerines, and lemons succeed beyond the Southlands, with loquat and guavas also suited to cooler zones.
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California
Watering Advice to Fight Crabgrass This Spring
The text advises cutting watering by about half and using a weed filler to combat crabgrass. It emphasizes that crabgrass requires more water than the lawn, and adjusting irrigation can reduce weed growth while keeping turf healthy.
Annual Dahlia Show Opens in San Leandro
The San Leandro Dahlia Show began at 2 30 pm with city officials at the opening. About fifty exhibitors entered nearly 10 000 blooms for various trophies including top honors from the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce. Show chairman Charles Peery and assistants presided as judging and clerking were conducted by regional volunteers. The event runs free today 1 00 pm to 3 00 pm with a concert by the San Leandro Municipal Band tomorrow.
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San Leandro Dahlia
San Leandro
Bancroft Junior High School
Charles Garrity
Sin Leandro Chamber of Commerce
Star Merchants
Sy Show
Charles Peery
Hayward
Lorely Dowell
H. M. Butter
Emma Carlton
Hia G. Henningson
Dehlia Flower
Superior Ave
Eden
Arthur J. Pausch
Broadway
Alameda
Alaméda
American, Fuchsia Society
Growin Gardens
Lakeside Park
Oak,land
Oakland Park Department
Flower Vines Pretty But Require Care
Flowering vines captivate both practical gardeners and dreamers with shade, decor, and romance. Wisteria, jasmine, and bougainvillea trail beauty across California, offering sun-loving growth, winter tracery, and fragrant blooms. Star Jasmine adapts as ground cover or vine and tolerates sun or shade with modest care.
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Orient
Latin America
State
California
Jasmne
Local Nurseryman Sparks Summer Pest Solutions
Residents complain about insects, and a local nursery offers sprays and balls to ease the pest problem. The stock aims to make the rest of the summer more pleasant and pest free.
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