Monthly Archives for December 2006
First Day of Winter
I don’t get to work on my blog as much as I would like. Since moving out of the garden center back to our house the only computer I have is here at work. What with the day to day … Continue reading
Keeping invasives in check
In an effort to prevent the spread of invasive species a new program known as “Plant Right†has taken root in California. It is made up of various horticultural groups who are devising a list of potential invasive plants that … Continue reading
The Coyote Bush is in Bloom
The Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) is in bloom amongst the chaparral of the Sierra foothills. It’s quite common on sunny banks growing along with the Toyon and Ceanothus. In the foothills it will grow into a mound about 5 to … Continue reading
Rainy day at the nursery.
It’s a rainy day and I don’t think a lot is going to happen at the nursery. We might get a few folks looking at Living Christmas Trees or checking out gifts and gift cards. Today is Christmas at Coloma, … Continue reading
Not so live oak.
We lost a huge Live Oak at our house during a storm last winter. Since we have just moved back after a year away it’s time to cut it up. This was a tree most likely around 60 years old, … Continue reading
No pears at Graham’s Pear Shed.
On the way to work I passed Graham’s Pear Shed. This old building has been standing for over 100 years. Bill Graham moved here from southern California about 20 years ago. He had grown oranges down there, so when he … Continue reading
Tis’ the season for toyon.
This time of the year is when our native plants come back to life with the recent rains. One that stands out this time of year among the chaparral is Toyon. Heteromeles arbutifolia, also know as California Christmas Berry. Located … Continue reading
