September is a hopeful month that begins to remind us that winter will be here again someday. It has become…

Western spice bush (Calycanthus occidentlias) under some severe heat stress in this part sun foothill garden. Is more water the…

                                A design style that makes good use of California native plants is The New Perennial Movement. This design trend,…

Late-winter is one of my favorite seasons in the garden.  Plants that were dormant in summer and fall look refreshed…

I should have paid more attention to the Autumnal Equinox, the day when day and night are the same length.…

All the talk is about the lack of water. But still, the flowers bloom. I’ve been especially enjoying the beautiful…

If you’re just getting started with discovering how wonderful, rewarding and easy-to-care-for (most of the time) our own State’s native…

Opportunities to buy CA native plants this Fall! November is a great month to plant! Saturday November 3 9 a.m.…

Saturday – May 5 –  Scroll below for full flyer — I can’t wait!   This is shaping up to be…

Howdy, Full newsletter next week, but in the meantime hope to see you Saturday: Springville Ranch Market Place “First Saturdays’…