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Mid-winter native plants update
A week or so ago, it felt like spring was here. But now it’s been pretty chilly for several days, even near freezing at night. We did have one night of a good, soaking rain, and the mornings are damp… Continue reading
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If California had a signature scent…
Have you ever smelled California Sagebrush? It’s intoxicating. Every time I walk past it in the yard, I stop to gently brush my hand against the leaves, hold my hand up to my face, and inhale. The aroma is so… Continue reading
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Possibilities
As I puttered around the yard this morning, checking out the plants and listening to the birds peeping and chittering in the trees, I thought about why I get so excited about native plants. A big part of it is… Continue reading
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First, the good news
There’s a lot to be excited about with the native plants I’m nurturing. An entire patch of wildflower seedlings popped up in a spot where I planted them two years ago! The same thing happened with a little tray of… Continue reading
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Meet the Clumps!
Happy new year! I was back in Massachusetts with family for the holidays, which was wonderful, although I missed my daily walks to check on the plants. It was so nice to come back with fresh eyes after 8 days.… Continue reading
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Amazing signs of life
It’s been quite the rainy season so far here in Northern California. Even when it doesn’t rain overnight, the mornings are foggy and heavy with dew. The plants are so happy! New leaves and buds are everywhere. While I’ve been… Continue reading
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Tiny joys in the yard this week
Part of why I walk around the yard a few times a day is to see how the plants are doing. I also need to stand up from working at the computer and get my blood moving. But the main… Continue reading
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A time to rest
Things have been pretty quiet around here the last couple of weeks. Mostly because I was sick with pneumonia. And, we had several days of blessed rain. But also because it feels like a time of waiting in the yard. … Continue reading
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Parable of the sad sower
When I went outside to check on my trays of California Goldfields and California Goldenrod wildflower seedlings this morning, one of them was overturned, and most of the soil and seedlings were dumped out. Noooooo! It was likely the family… Continue reading
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When it’s too dark to see, I listen
I happened to be outside this morning at 5:30. It was mostly dark, and the beaver moon was still in the sky. (Did you get to see it last night, all huge and beautiful?) I meandered around a bit, trying… Continue reading
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Putting Down Roots 