Category: Fall Blog Posts
Fall Native Plant Sales
September 14, 2012
FacebookTwitteremailShare…Native Plant Sales Where do I buy native plants? This is a common question and fall native plant sales offers the perfect answer. Although natives are available at nurseries throughout the year, a plant sale typically benefits a local organization while offering the gardener the best selection of healthy native plants. Here is a list […]
Fall Tips for Native Gardening
FacebookTwitteremailShare…As summer transitions to fall, it is time to enjoy good weather and cooler nights. Fall is “spring” in our Mediterranean climate means that native plants, stimulated by rain, begin a new cycle of growth after their dormancy in summer. The very best time for planting natives is in the fall after the first heavy […]
My Taste of “Tuli”
November 25, 2011
Although I co-authored a book on “Living Wild” and regularly teach classes encouraging locals to sample our native foods, I found my personal edge when I was asked to eat our local grasshopper…The day started out well, with a beautiful fall sky and a group of eager students ready to explore Bear Valley, a meadow habitat just east of Nevada City on Highway 20. I was assisting Farrell Cunningham, a Maidu language instructor….
Maidu Plant Journey in Bear Valley
November 19, 2011
FacebookTwitteremailShare… Discover native plants and their uses through the stories of Farrell Cunningham, a Mountain Maidu. Enjoy native plant snacks and drinks, traditional songs accompanied by elderberry clappers, and hand games.
Enjoying the Fall Forest
September 8, 2011
FacebookTwitteremailShare…What do I think of when fall comes? I imagine the abundance of the forest coming alive. I think of acorns falling from the trees and kids laughing as they race to pick them up. I make plans to continue my annual search for the elusive nut of the California Nutmeg, hoping even a single […]
