Sue Langley

Sue Langley

Deer-resistant low growers for the Sierra foothillsDeer-resistant low growers for the Sierra foothills

Deer-resistant low growers for the Sierra foothills

27 favorite 'ground covers' Growing plants that 'cover the ground' means you have something to plant in the front of a…

8 years ago
Fall color in the garden: A galleryFall color in the garden: A gallery

Fall color in the garden: A gallery

I was able to show photos  as I gave a talk today on Fall Color at the Oakhurst Library.  For…

8 years ago
Year-round hummingbirds of the Sierra foothillsYear-round hummingbirds of the Sierra foothills

Year-round hummingbirds of the Sierra foothills

Attracting Hummingbirds to the garden... Plant a hummingbird garden and they will come!  Lure them right into your own garden with a…

8 years ago
Succulents in the Sierra foothill gardenSucculents in the Sierra foothill garden

Succulents in the Sierra foothill garden

9 Reasons we love succulents here! Why do we love these fun and fleshy little rosettes called succulents? Is it…

8 years ago
Lessons from the 2015 Willow FireLessons from the 2015 Willow Fire

Lessons from the 2015 Willow Fire

The Week that Was: My story of the 2015 Willow Fire I heard the news online and called my husband,…

9 years ago
Discover Hummingbird MintDiscover Hummingbird Mint

Discover Hummingbird Mint

A plant I'd love to see in local nurseries... Considering their long-lasting vibrant blooms, hardiness and resistance to drought, deer, extreme temps,…

9 years ago
Jurassic Park- Tombstone Rock of Merced Falls RdJurassic Park- Tombstone Rock of Merced Falls Rd

Jurassic Park- Tombstone Rock of Merced Falls Rd

Heavenly tombstones: Fun with Gold Country geology Field Trip! Have you ever seen these distinctive rocks on the back roads…

9 years ago
Corn lilies of Beasore MeadowCorn lilies of Beasore Meadow

Corn lilies of Beasore Meadow

Corn lily or Skunk cabbage?  I find out... A wildflower walk yields a new name and an interesting plant to…

9 years ago
Trying out the new Calscape websiteTrying out the new Calscape website

Trying out the new Calscape website

An easy tool to find CA native plants for you! Just enter your address into this database and all the…

9 years ago
Spring discoveries: Two new nativesSpring discoveries: Two new natives

Spring discoveries: Two new natives

Orange you glad to find two new CA natives in the garden? Yes, I am! A new bird and a new…

9 years ago
For the love of IrisFor the love of Iris

For the love of Iris

A gardener's April day trip On a recent visit to Coarsegold, California, I stopped by the Hillside Iris Farm of…

9 years ago
Penstemons, a perfect foothill flowerPenstemons, a perfect foothill flower

Penstemons, perfect foothill flower

Beautiful Beard Tongue As I stroll through the garden, my attention is drawn to how well adapted Beard Tongue or Penstemons are…

9 years ago

Catching up with Yosemite Nature Notes

Yosemite Nature Notes Yosemite Nature Notes is a video podcast series that tells unique stories about the natural and human…

9 years ago

Growing Iris, Planting bulbs and sowing wildflowers

Fall is time for dividing iris, planting and sowing wildflower seeds... Bearded Iris Growing Tips Spring-flowering bulbs thrive in full…

9 years ago

Intermountain Nursery’s Harvest & Peace Festival 2015

Objective: Fall planting Ca Natives,...and to have fun! Each October, on my birthday weekend, a favorite nursery plans it's annual…

9 years ago

Make garden apron from jeans. No sewing!

Besides, talking bee and butterfly plants and using less pesticides  at the last Garden Workshop in Oakhurst the other Sunday,…

9 years ago

Fall planting in the Sierra foothills

Part 1-The whys and hows Working along with nature Instead of planting in the Spring and having to water your…

9 years ago

Grinding holes in the Sierra Foothills

Looking into the Sierra Foothill's past Generations ago —women would gather at these spots to grind their acorn meats. “That’s…

9 years ago