Why “Zone-Pushing” is Out and Native Resilience is In

A lush, vibrant garden in San Jose featuring purple Cleveland Sage and orange California poppies, blooming without heavy irrigation.

The April “Itch” vs. The Reality of 2026 It’s mid-April in San Jose. If you take a stroll through the Rose Garden or the tree-lined streets of Willow Glen, you’ll feel it—the unmistakable “April Itch.” The sun is finally holding its own, the citrus blossoms are heavy in the air, and every gardener in Santa […]