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…