Fall

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…

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
The colors of Autumn in the Sierra foothill garden…The colors of Autumn in the Sierra foothill garden…

The colors of Autumn in the Sierra foothill garden…

October in the foothill garden Walking around the garden here in the foothills of Central California, I feel we're really…

10 years ago
The season of clouds and lightThe season of clouds and light

The season of clouds and light

November's first rains start the season I call Clouds and Light. After months of brilliant blue, sunny skies, the weather…

11 years ago
Violas over daffodilsViolas over daffodils

Violas over daffodils

Violas and pansies are perfect daffodil partners Last year, I planted violas over the mini daffodils in patio pots and…

12 years ago
When every leaf is a flowerWhen every leaf is a flower

When every leaf is a flower

One evening near dark, I lost myself as I wandered, looking for turning leaves around the place. "Autumn is a…

12 years ago
Fire and manzanita mythsFire and manzanita myths

Fire and manzanita myths

It is a commonly heard in casual remarks on gardening topics and maintaining a landscape in the Sierra Foothills that…

12 years ago

Inviting wildlife into your California garden

How we garden Normally, gardeners have only had themselves to please when creating a plant world around them. And that's…

13 years ago

December deer

What deer say:…Read More+

13 years ago

Riding the High Country

 “Hmmm. Wonder where that goes?” My husband says as we pass by a hidden trail heading into the forest.  Those…

13 years ago