Penstemon

Penstemons, perfect foothill flower

Beautiful Beard Tongue As I stroll through the garden, my attention is drawn to how well adapted Beard Tongue or Penstemons are…

9 years ago

June Bloom in the Sierra foothill garden

Half the year is over and in the garden I'm walking around taking stock.  June usually means the real riotous…

9 years ago

October First Views-California’s Fifth Season

First Views is a meme that Town Mouse started to show seasonal view of larger areas of your garden, rather…

13 years ago

May Day bloomers and identifying new native plants

Recently identified, four CA natives on the property are  ‘new to me.’  If you read this blog very much, you know…

14 years ago