27 favorite 'ground covers' Growing plants that 'cover the ground' means you have something to plant in the front of a…
A plant I'd love to see in local nurseries... Considering their long-lasting vibrant blooms, hardiness and resistance to drought, deer, extreme temps,…
Beautiful Beard Tongue As I stroll through the garden, my attention is drawn to how well adapted Beard Tongue or Penstemons are…
In our third year of drought in the Sierra foothills, we search for ways to allow our gardens to survive. …
Some of our deer friends... I still like the deer better than any one plant. They are the best sort…
Spicy mints? “Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men.” - Benjamin Franklin The rich, spiciness of these plants makes them…
June's Blue Haze, Brodiaea This is a picture story of Elegant or Harvest Brodiaea in the Sierra foothill garden. This is…
It’s California Native Plant Week and I’m profiling a different California native each day that is on my particular wish…
California Native Plant Week It’s California Native Plant Week and I’m profiling a different California native each day that is…
A wildflower experiment In my garden, I sowed a native California wildflower meadow. It was a very fun project and…
This snowy, drippy day...what else to do but check on past projects. Getting rid of Mexican Primrose 10-15-2010 Invasive plants…
Becoming stewards of our forest For some of us, here in the California foothills, especially those who live near the…
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The objective is to plant shrubs and trees as foundations for the beds. Here are the first plants put in.
We have lived here for 8 months and five of those in the new house. As far as the garden…