‘grooming’

What to plant under oaks and pines in the garden?

Caring for native trees in the garden ...and a list of what to plant When faced with a new, mountain…

14 years ago

Planning a large forest garden

Becoming stewards of our forest For some of us, here in the California foothills, especially those who live near the…

14 years ago

Creating a long lasting garden

A common word in gardening this decade is ‘sustainable’; sustainable gardening is using the principles of ecological wisdom.  When planting…

14 years ago

What am I ‘really’ doing in the garden today?

What I'm really doing in the garden today? Coffee, then raking paths, clipping faded flowers. Deep watering the new-ish rock…

15 years ago

February framing and planting without a hose

Last year we had built a retaining wall and I couldn't resist planting a few things like rosemary and lavender.…

20 years ago