native-plants
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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
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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 