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Ceanothus greggii
I gathered seed of Ceanothus greggii on a rocky slope in May. Buck brush is what I’m talking about and yeah, it’s easier to...
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Manzanita in Chaparral
It’s hard to believe I didn’t mention the beautiful color of the trunks and branches of manzanita. I must have just assumed everyone knew...
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Toumey Oak
I love Toumey oaks…I know, I said that, but we have several planted at our little homestead. I think if I lived in and...
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In a Zone
Growing plants and being involved in horticulture since 1980 meant knowing the USDA’s plant hardiness zones so I could jabber to folks knowingly (Ha!)...
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Many Languages Spoken Here
There are many nations and languages found in the borderlands. The photos are mine.
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California Buckthorn
I grew and sold California buckthorn for several years. Early on I sold it wholesale to other nurseries, but I also sold it at...