Wildlife
Western bluebirds in the Sierra foothill garden
One of my favorite color combos is cobalt blue and turquoise. That is why I like this picture! These are Western…
The ordinary and the amazing birdbath
Birdbath love ♥ As the garden flower color takes a back seat here in the Foothills, the wildlife have become…
Encouraging wildlife with a ‘habitat’
A Backyard Habitat is a transformation of your garden into a place that provides the things wildlife need to live…
Largus californicus, our love bugs
Bordered Plant Bug, Largus californicus These true bugs, those with sucking mouth parts, live in the Sierras of California, especially…
Lewis Creek: Converging Ladybugs converge
In May, I decided to take my camera to explore Lewis Creek Trail, just 7 miles south of Yosemite. The creek…
Lester Rowntree, a hardy Californian
Why do they do it? Not for fortune or fame--few outside native plant circles know who they are. People like Lester Rowntree,…
Enjoying Yosemite, a family tradition
As some of you know, I live very near Yosemite National Park, a place where my family has vacationed since I…
A Winter walk with Maggie
Today, Maggie and I walked all the way to the bottom of the property, where it's fairly wild.…Read More+
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