Putting Down Roots

Restoring a Small Piece of California with Native Plants & Finding Home in the Process

traditional-ecological-knowledge

  • 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

    Trusting the plants

  • 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

    A different timetable