"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow"

Marigolds give your garden a pop of color making them a great addition to your garden.  They come in bright and darker orange, yellow and shades of red shades.  Plus they are great when planted around veggies as they repel pest. 

They need full sun and well-drained soil.  Plant only in the warm months. Seeds germinate in a few weeks starting from mid-April and the flowers can be either as short as six inches or as tall as two feet.

Known due to their appealing vibrant purple colors.  Petunias can grow in partial shade however will fully bloom in direct sunlight.  They can reach a height of 15 inches.  Plus, they have very big flowers and look amazing in hanging baskets.  

Petunia seeds are very small (dust-like!) and need lots of light in order to germinate. Space the plants about 1 foot apart and If you’re planting petunias in containers, use a container potting mix that will drain well.

Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow, as they grow quickly and bloom creating a massive burst of color.

They have bright, daisy-like flowerheads on a single, erect stem, making them great as a cutting flower or as food for butterflies. 

Do not sow until after the last frost as are sensitive to frost.  So seeds every week or so for several weeks to extend the flowering period.

 Plant enthusiasts love these colorful Northern-Hemisphere flowers that grow well here in our Inland Empire area. They can grow up to 8 feet and will blossom all summer, adding colorful hues to your gardening space.

They’re perfect for your home garden since they come in lively shades of deep orange, fiery red, blush pink, pale pink, salmon pink and icy white.

 These flowers blossom with full sun exposure but can use a little shade from the strong midday sunlight, especially in the summer months.  

Note: The roots can easily rot if the soil is overly moist.

Alyssum is easy to maintain, with an enticing honey-vanilla perfume.  Plant some where you sit outdoors or near open windows.  

  Geraniums are a longtime favorite of gardeners. They are easy to grow, colorful, and emit a lovely scent.  

 Geraniums love the sun, but they will appreciate the afternoon shade.  Many flowers grow up to a height of 24 inches, although dwarf species will never grow higher than six inches. They come in a wide range of colors, but the most common ones are red, pink, orange, purple, and white. 

   These can last through the fall in the I.E. area. They come in a variety of bright colors like red, white, violet, purple, and even yellow. 

The closer impatiens plants are, the taller they will grow, so space accordingly (they can grown anywhere from 6 and 30 inches tall). In flower beds, plant 8 to 12 inches apart so the plants will stay low to the ground.

Generally, impatiens like shade and moisture.

   This easy, low-maintenance plants really packs a punch with its brightly colored flowers, from late spring to frost. 

Most begonias grow well in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil containing plenty of organic matter. In general, they need bright light to flower; however, some burn if the light is too intense  

 They are used as bedding plants, in hanging baskets, and other containers.  

   Known for its colorful foliage, Coleus is a wonderful, low maintance plant to add to summer flower beds as well as containers. 

Coleus comes in many shades of color, leaf texture, and sizes.  Leaf colors include: Green, Yellow, Pink, Red, Purple, and Maroon.  

Coleus are in the Lamiaceae, or mint, family. While traditionally shade-tolerant, some modern varieties will thrive in the sun, too. 

  Calibrichoas (Millionbells or trailing petunia)  are very popular choice for hanging baskets.  They will take very light shade and may tolerate some drought.  Plants with some shade will survive longer into the summer months here in the Inland Empire.

  They produce mounds of foliage, with trailing stems and come in a wide range of colors; violet, blue, pink, red, magenta, yellow, bronze and white..  Flower styles can be single or double solid or contrasting  shades

    This hardy shade loving plant comes in  purple, white, or pink and resembles snapdragons.  Plus they attract hummingbirds making them perfect for window boxes!  Location of the wishbone flower is important to its long lasting success. 

While they are adaptable, it prefers a rich, consistently moist and well-draining soil in an area with morning sun and afternoon shade.  In our area, the wishbone flower plant will bloom profusely in a mostly shaded area.

     Even though they’re technically annuals, most types of violas drop loads of seeds, so they often pop up again next spring.  Their colors range from light to deep violet, purple-black, peach, white, blue, yellow, and cream  

They do fine in spring sunshine, but by summer, its to hot for them. Plant in the shade if you want them to make it past June. 

Bonus: They're edible and gorgeous on salads, and cakes!