Plant Profiles
Mule’s ear and Farewell to Spring
Roadside treasures worth stopping for In the first week of July in the Sierra foothills of California, you believe that…
Iridescent Iris in a Sierra foothill garden
Iris time! Iris are a Sierra foothill gardener's best friend in Spring because of the easy care and reliable beauty.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Penstemons, a 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…
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…
Why hate the beautiful Bull pine?
Myths and facts about the Sierra Foothills Bull pine From the time we moved into the mountains, I heard from…
Planting Dudleya in a brick
Canyon Live-forever or Rock Lettuce, Dudleya cymosa, is a great California native for containers. This container is a brick found…
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