Tag: gardens and gardening
The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant California Native Species
Every year I vow to add more California natives to my little garden. Problem is I don’t have much sun, which is great on...
The Mountain Gardener | Combining Plants in Exciting Ways
Lately I’ve been looking at my garden and what’s blooming now while also thinking of what to recommend for new gardens. Seems I’m always...
The Mountain Gardener | What to Do in the September Garden
When my bearded iris didn’t bloom much this year, I made a note to divide them in September. It’s on my to-do list. These...
The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Plants in the Garden This Summer
While hiking recently in Oregon, I encountered many Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii) growing near the Jackson Creek. Their scent was noticeable from a long...
The Mountain Gardener | Outsmarting Deer to Protect Your Garden
So you’ve planted only “deer resistant” plants but last night your coneflowers were eaten. You’ve been waiting all season to cut some for a...
The Mountain Gardener | Choosing Safe, Deer-Resistant Plants
With those big brown doe eyes and the cute fawns, who doesn’t enjoy seeing deer, as long as they’re not in your yard. Around...
The Mountain Gardener | Who Doesn’t Love Beautiful Butterflies?
My Butterfly Bush (buddleja dividii) has started to bloom and it’s a Western Swallowtail butterfly magnet. Butterfly species each have their own life cycle...
The Mountain Gardener | Where Are the Dog Days of Summer?
It’s been a cooler summer than the past few years. I’ve probably jinxed it now by mentioning that, thereby ensuring August will be a...
The Mountain Gardener | The Fascinating World of Plant Communication
My friend, Evan, often shares with me interesting studies about plants. Did you know that older trees share intelligence with young trees? Scientists have...
The Mountain Gardener | Good Groundcovers for a Changing World
Faced with what to use to keep down weeds when wood chips aren’t allowed? Well, you’re not alone. Although wood chip mulch is good...
Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton continues Sunday
Travelers on Highway 9 in Felton will encounter overnight traffic control beginning Sunday, Feb. 8, to allow crews to construct sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways...
