A few things prompted this post; first, I found an injured hummingbird, which I rushed to a local rehabber, where I learned suggestions to help ailing birds. Then there are the foxes. Seems our half-acre yard has hosted so many wildlife births and critter wanderings this spring. I even got to …
Bugs are Good….! and need our conservation
Featured Photo by Emily Bendemire. (Updated 11/24) E.O. Wilson, the ecologist and author known as the ‘father of biodiversity’, championed insects during his long career. He was the one who said, “If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium …
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Tales from our Habitat Yard (2022)
It's the last day of July, the temps are creeping up to 100 every day, and you would think the birds would stop fledging babies. Instead, we have a begging baby mockingbird out in front keeping its exhausted parents busy. And orioles, along with many competitors, are feeding Nevin's barberry …
Favorite California Natives: Some Less Common Butterfly and Hummingbird Faves
I realized I haven't posted a Favorite Natives article for a long while. Mainly because I've covered all the major natives like Ceanothus and Manzanitas and Sages and Buckwheats - all considered cornerstone California native plants (click on those links for my write-ups). But there are some …
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Helping our Native Pollinators
The last couple years I've been marveling at the rich bird and native bee and other insect populations at our California native plant-heavy yard. I've promoted native plants for home landscapes for years, giving local talks and harping on their benefits to anyone who will listen. I recently read …
Upcoming Plant Sale so… Time to Plan what Natives to Buy
More and more people are seeking native plants from their local areas. Here in California, rising water costs and the desire for habitat gardens and the birds, butterflies and beneficial native bees they attract are primary drivers. Fall and winter are ideal planting times for native plants …
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