California horticulture - California

Flower show part of Redlands history - Redlands Daily Facts

14.04.09

From its beginning, Redlands has been known as a "garden spot."

Redlands' co-founders Edward G. Judson and Frank E. Brown started their Redlands Colony in 1881 to develop the new area they named Redlands. A few years later, Frank Brown built the Bear Valley Dam and reservoir to provide what every garden needs - water.

In 1887, the railroad rolled into town and in 1888, the city of Redlands was incorporated. In 1889, the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society was organized and the "patron saints" of Redlands - the Smiley brothers - arrived and set the tone for Redlands with the building of Smiley Heights, their renowned 2000-acre botanical garden, the Disneyland of its day.

When their garden was completed in 1896, people from everywhere, including three U.S. presidents, came to enjoy and experience this horticultural wonder.

Today, Redlands continues to enjoy the fruits of the Smiley brothers' horticultural labors and the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society

Source: Redlands Daily Facts, CA

What is the best college major if you plan to California to grow marijuana? Is it Horticulture?

Mar 07, 2009 by Mike M | Posted in Higher Education (University +)


The California Poppy Beautifies the Big Sur Coast

April 6 was the official California Poppy Day. For those of you who don’t know, the Poppy is the official flower of California and has been since 1890. Primarily seen in the Spring, I remember as a kids the hills being covered with a beautiful blanket of orange.

The California Poppy

The California Poppy grows well in areas which have been disturbed by erosion or fire and often recolonizes after fires. The flower which is native to the Western United States, is frequently planted for horticulture, revegetation, and highway beautification. It’s drought-tolerant, self-seeding, and easy to grow in gardens.

You might have seen the Poppy pictured in welcome signs when entering California.

This beautiful flower is the real gold of California.

My brother-in-law took this gorgeous picture a couple of weeks ago while on a trip to Big Sur. (photo courtesy of Roy Bibbens)

Source: Monterey Bay Blog