Roadside treasures worth stopping for In the first week of July in the Sierra foothills of California, you believe that…
Iris time! Iris are a Sierra foothill gardener's best friend in Spring because of the easy care and reliable beauty.…
Winter chores and pleasures! It’s sunny and 70º as I write this and it’s a reminder that our winter weather…
Happy discovery! On Crane Valley Rd (221), just north of Manzanita Lake Rd,(222) going toward Bass Lake, I discovered something…
27 favorite 'ground covers' Growing plants that 'cover the ground' means you have something to plant in the front of a…
I was able to show photos as I gave a talk today on Fall Color at the Oakhurst Library. For…
Attracting Hummingbirds to the garden... Plant a hummingbird garden and they will come! Lure them right into your own garden with a…
The Week that Was: My story of the 2015 Willow Fire I heard the news online and called my husband,…
A plant I'd love to see in local nurseries... Considering their long-lasting vibrant blooms, hardiness and resistance to drought, deer, extreme temps,…
Orange you glad to find two new CA natives in the garden? Yes, I am! A new bird and a new…
Beautiful Beard Tongue As I stroll through the garden, my attention is drawn to how well adapted Beard Tongue or Penstemons are…
Fall is time for dividing iris, planting and sowing wildflower seeds... Bearded Iris Growing Tips Spring-flowering bulbs thrive in full…
Looking into the Sierra Foothill's past Generations ago —women would gather at these spots to grind their acorn meats. “That’s…
What I'm REALLY doing in the garden...last day of June I just came in from an hour out in the…
Just came in from the garden,...perfect day to be out there, especially with my camera. There was really nice, even…
Driving the foothills: Stopping and turning around.... We had to stop and turn around to photograph this field of Lupine,…
October in the foothill garden Walking around the garden here in the foothills of Central California, I feel we're really…
In our third year of drought in the Sierra foothills, we search for ways to allow our gardens to survive. …