garden
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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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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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Moving through heartbreak
What a terrible week. I took these videos before election day, and so much has happened since then. Because of that, I need to keep working on restoring and healing this little piece of land. It’s not the only action… 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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A different timetable
“Native plants take a while to establish.” That’s something I’ve heard over and over again. But how long is a while? I’m sure there’s no one answer, but I’ve heard everything from a few weeks to 2 or 3 years.… 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
Putting Down Roots 