‘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…

13 years ago

Planning large forest garden

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

13 years ago

Creating long lasting garden

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

13 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…

14 years ago

February framing and planting without hose

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

19 years ago