The Valley of the Moon Garden Club's monthly column marks August with its traditional birth-month flowers, the gladiolus and the poppy, tracing their symbolism from ancient Rome and World War I battlefields to modern veterans' remembrance. Continuing its advocacy for California native plants, the column recommends local alternatives now blooming or fruiting, including blue elderberry, toyon, and California goldenrod, each chosen to echo the qualities of the traditional blooms.
Read the full story: Valley of the Moon Garden Club Plants of the Month: August — Sonoma Valley Sun, Aug 12.
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