seedlings
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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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Six on Saturday
Hello, friends! It’s a chilly morning here in Northern California. I’ve got a warm cat on my lap, another one curled up next to me, and hot coffee in my favorite mug. Time for a (mostly) native plant project update!… Continue reading
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Six on Saturday
I recently learned about the Six on Saturday gardening meme (see Garden Ruminations’ participant guide) and thought it would be a good way to get back into the habit of posting. There’s been lots happening with my native plant project,… 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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When hope is gone, listen to the plants.
It’s been hard to write lately. There’s been so much terrifying, disturbing, and angering news that it feels overwhelming. Which I know is the intent of those in power. Each time I start to feel hopeless or unsure of what… 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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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
Putting Down Roots 