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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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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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Goal: Year-round native color
I got a lot done last week! In the circular beds out front, I managed to dig up the rest of the non-native rose bushes, remove the old, leaky irrigation tubing, clear out a lot of the red wood chips,… Continue reading
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Trusting the plants
Fire is a natural part of life in California. A lot of native plants and trees need it for healthy growth. Before European and American settlers came to California, Indigenous peoples used it to sustain balance in the native landscapes.… Continue reading
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Starting off small
Good morning and happy November! I’m so excited–on my morning garden walkabout, I saw what I think are California poppy seedlings popping up through the soil! I scattered seeds a couple weeks ago of a few different wildflowers, and this… Continue reading
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Mistakes, I’ve made a few.
When I first started buying native plants, I was kind of an idiot. I’d go to a nursery, find the California natives section, and pick up a plant that looked interesting or had pretty flowers. One of this, one of… Continue reading
Putting Down Roots 