Roadside treasures worth stopping for In the first week of July in the Sierra foothills of California, you believe that…
Iris time! Iris are a Sierra foothill gardener's best friend in Spring because of the easy care and reliable beauty.…
27 favorite 'ground covers' Growing plants that 'cover the ground' means you have something to plant in the front of a…
9 Reasons we love succulents here! Why do we love these fun and fleshy little rosettes called succulents? Is it…
A plant I'd love to see in local nurseries... Considering their long-lasting vibrant blooms, hardiness and resistance to drought, deer, extreme temps,…
A gardener's April day trip On a recent visit to Coarsegold, California, I stopped by the Hillside Iris Farm of…
Beautiful Beard Tongue As I stroll through the garden, my attention is drawn to how well adapted Beard Tongue or Penstemons are…
Objective: Fall planting Ca Natives,...and to have fun! Each October, on my birthday weekend, a favorite nursery plans it's annual…
Myths and facts about the Sierra Foothills Bull pine From the time we moved into the mountains, I heard from…
Canyon Live-forever or Rock Lettuce, Dudleya cymosa, is a great California native for containers. This container is a brick found…
Drought tolerant and colorful plants for any garden... Sometimes you find an ideal list of plants suitable for your area…
Violas and pansies are perfect daffodil partners Last year, I planted violas over the mini daffodils in patio pots and…
It is a commonly heard in casual remarks on gardening topics and maintaining a landscape in the Sierra Foothills that…
How to choose end-of-season sale plants Every year, while visiting my favorite nurseries, I prowl the sale tables in late…
Spicy mints? “Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men.” - Benjamin Franklin The rich, spiciness of these plants makes them…
or ...Why I remember a Sunset Magazine article from 1999. A few months before we bought our place here in…
The natural meadow in the second year By that, I mean, this is the second year that I have weeded…
What I thought might be buckeye or elderberry, turns out to be pokeweed! Darn! My sister helped my identify this…