pollinators
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Native Seeds + Rain = Wow!
Even after 3.5 years of living in California, I’m still surprised (and a little weirded out) by what happens this time of year. The first couple of rains hit, and BOOM! Wildflower seedlings come bursting out everywhere. And, most of… Continue reading
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It’s not just about the plants
For me, planting native plants is about healing the land and restoring some of the natural biodiversity that was here before settlers came and destroyed pretty much everything in their path. Part of that means that more birds, insects, and… Continue reading
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Tiny victories and more questions
My California native plant conversion project and I are in a bit of a holding pattern. I’ve been trying not to spend money except on absolute necessities, so new plants aren’t in the budget for a little while. At the… Continue reading
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Welcome to Penstemon Alley!
That’s what I call the narrow garden bed that leads up to the front steps of the house. There are four different penstemons in that bed, although one is actually a Keckiella (Yellow Bush Penstemon, Keckiella antirrhinoides), and two are… Continue reading
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What’s next? Some of the native plant projects on my list
There hasn’t been much to report the last week with this native plant journey. It’s been raining a lot (yay – happy plants!!!!), so I haven’t spent as much time outside. Everything is still budding and growing, but none of… 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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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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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
Putting Down Roots 