tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034519421858747562024-03-13T17:50:14.162-07:00California Native Garden DesignAuthentic California...By DesignRob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-34059184101576010602012-12-03T08:15:00.000-08:002012-12-03T08:40:24.734-08:00The Manzanita!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the greatest joys as a designer of native gardens
in California is working with Arctostaphylos, a.k.a., Manzanita. I can trace my
interest in these plants all the way back to my early childhood. One of my favorite
pastimes at this early stage of life was taking roadtrips with my grandpa to
the backcountry of San Diego County. We would drive up Old Highway 80 to a
roadside spring known as Ellis Wayside rest stop where we would eat lunch at a picnic
table under the Oak trees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I was fascinated with the history of that
meandering <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Highway-80/174090595985421" target="_blank">old concrete highway</a> and the circuitous path it wound through
giant boulders jutting out of the chaparral. Manzanita covered the
hillsides and I remember being intrigued by their smooth red bark and how green
the country side was year-round. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Today, estimates vary with regard to how many species
of manzanita exist throughout California’s <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Floristic_Province" target="_blank">Floristic Province; </a>from
forty into the hundreds if you include cultivars, subspecies and hybrids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Arctostaphylos is a diverse group with varieties
occurring in Mediterranean areas with predominately clay soils, sandy beaches,
and colder mountainous regions made up of rocky acidic soil. Manzanitas are typically located in regions where the
heat and dryness of summer are offset by cool air in the evening coupled
with higher rainfall totals in winter. This is especially true of most of the cultivar
and hybrid species grown for landscape purposes in California. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Utilizing cultivars and hybrids in <a href="http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/garden/" target="_blank">native gardens</a> is a
common-sense approach with regard to availability as well as a way to honor the
people who have championed the use and preservation of California’s native
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A perfect example is <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Arctostaphylos
<i>densiflora</i> 'Howard McMinn'</span>. This plant was a selection introduced by the <a href="http://ucanr.edu/sites/SaratogaHort/" target="_blank">Saratoga Horticultural Foundation</a> in 1955. The original plants were provided to them
by Howard McMinn, who discovered and collected seed from a stand of Vine
Hill manzanita near Se<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">bast</span>opol, Ca.
It is fitting that this outstanding selection was named for him reflected by
the Award of Merit from the California Horticultural Society in 1956. Howard
McMinn Manzanita is also a nectar source for the </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Monarch
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Arctostaphylos
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history; its parentage <i>A.
pajaroensis</i> manzanita introduced by <a href="http://www.rsabg.org/" target="_blank">Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden</a> and named for early native plant </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">pioneer in the study of California native
plants <a href="http://www.lesrowntree.com/" target="_blank">Lester Rowntree</a>. Rowntree was known for drawing heavily upon
her extensive fieldwork and writings regarding our </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">native flora's
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Another
excellent choice for the home landscape is Arctostaphylos <i>bakeri</i> ‘Louis
Edmunds’. Like the aforementioned, Louis Edmunds is an upright variety
that can adapt to many climates making it an excellent choice for a screen or
as a focal point. The open habit of this manzanita shows off its beautiful chocolate branching habit, which contrasts well with glaucus leaves.
Clusters of pale pink urn-shaped flowers bloom in late winter or early spring
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Louis
Edmunds Manzanita is a horticultural selection of Arctostaphylos <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">bakeri</i> from the northern coast
discovered by plantsman <a href="http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/plants/arctostaphylos-stanfordiana-bakeri-louis-edmunds-manzanita" target="_blank">Louis Edmunds</a> and introduced by Saratoga
Horticultural foundation in 1962. This hearty selection works well in sun to
part shade and can tolerate more water than most manzanitas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I certainly would be remiss in neglecting to mention Arctostaphylos
'John Dourley'<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">. </b>A personal favorite
of mine, this hybrid is a dependable ground cover with a mounding habit 2’ tall
by 6’ wide. New growth foliage has appealing red tint fading to gray-green during
summer months. The clusters of pink flowers are abundant over a long bloom
season followed by purple-red fruit. A. ‘John Dourley’ was named for <a href="http://www.moosacreeknursery.com/Native_Plants/20/Arctostaphylos-John-Dourley" target="_blank">John Dourley</a> (horticulture director at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden during
the 1970’s) by native plant champion <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2012/may/27/business/la-fi-himi-evans-20120523" target="_blank">Mike Evans</a> of Tree of Life Nursery
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Manzanita has a rich history in California. Beyond the
aforementioned historic figures outlined above, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_California" target="_blank">California’s Native Americans</a> utilized
the decorative berries and leaves for beverages such as tea, extracts for
headaches and lotion for relief from poison oak.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Today as forward thinking landscape professionals and
homeowners, we can use manzanitas to replace imported plants like Rhaphiolepis
(Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn'), Privet (Arctostaphylos 'Mama Bear'), Escallonia, (Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn' or 'Sentinel'
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">From child to adult, Manzanita has continued to hold a
special place in my heart. I have always been and will continue to be grateful
for Mother Nature’s gift to California, the manzanita!</span></div>
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</span>Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-47944430869919142882012-09-28T09:39:00.000-07:002012-09-28T09:39:08.133-07:00Shrubs of Chino Hills State Park<!--[if !mso]>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As a <a href="http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/how-to-design-your-native-plant-wildlife-garden/" title="How to Design Your Native Plant Wildlife Garden"><span style="color: blue;">native plant garden designer</span></a> or home gardener, understanding
how plants are naturally arranged in their environment is critical.
Understanding what species occur together in their plant community takes this
understanding a step further. Several plant communities exist within the boundaries
of <a href="http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/profile-chino-hills-state-park/" target="_blank" title="Profile: Chino Hills State Park"><span style="color: blue;">Chino Hills State Park</span></a> in Orange County, California. The lower
elevations in the western-most region of the park consist of primarily coastal
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from San Diego to San Francisco. Several key plants occurring in this
particular plant community are summer deciduous. These plants are valuable in
the native plant garden and worth being included on your plant palette even
though their summer dormancy presents challenges on an aesthetic level. There
are many plants that make up the coastal sage scrub plant community, but none
as predominately as Artemisia <i>californica</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Artemisia <i>californica</i> (foreground above) also known by the common name
California Sagebrush, is what is known as an <a href="http://www.eoearth.org/article/Indicator_species" target="_blank" title="Indicator Species"><span style="color: blue;">indicator species</span></a>.
Basically this means it is the primary or dominant species in this
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Artemisia </span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">californica</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> thrives in full sun, preferring to grow on south,
west-facing slopes. It requires little water and prefers no water in the summer
months. A. <i>californica</i> relies on wildfire for seed
germination, and is often claimed to be allelopathic. Plants that have this
trait are known to secrete chemicals into the surrounding soil which inhibits
other plants from growing in proximity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This factor may account for its
dominant status within the coastal sage scrub community. It is an important
habitat plant for the endangered <a href="http://audubon2.org/watchlist/viewSpecies.jsp?id=57" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">California Gnatcatcher</span></a> which alone makes it a
valuable plant for the native garden! It is also aromatic, filling the air space around it with an inviting aroma.</span></div>
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grows Encelia <i>californica</i> Coast Sunflower. From an aesthetic
perspective this shrub is a perfect match with the aforementioned Artemisia<i> californica</i>.
Its larger green leaves make for a nice contrast against the gray almost
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growing to four feet in height and width and is a regular in coastal sage
scrub. It exists in chaparral communities as well but to a lesser degree
usually being replaced by its relative Encelia <i>farinosa</i>.</span></div>
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following the first rains of autumn and will continue to do so through early
summer sporting large yellow daisy-like flowers. A favorite with local
pollinators Coast Sunflower makes yet another wonderful edition to the native
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the park. Growing in abundance in North Orange County, this variety of
salvia occurs from near sea level to 2,600 feet in elevation. Purple sage
prefers full sun and grows to 5 feet in height and width.</span></div>
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purple flowers and aromatic foliage and is a favorite with hummingbirds as well
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<a href="http://www.beautifulwildlifegarden.com/white-sage-of-the-california-chaparral.html" target="_blank" title="White Sage of the California Chaparral"><i><span style="color: blue;">Salvia</span></i><span style="color: blue;"> <i>apiana</i>
White Sage</span></a> is a regular too. As its epithet reflects, it is
preferred by both native and European bees. This plant was–and still is–a
favorite with <a href="http://www.nahc.ca.gov/califindian.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">local Native Americans</span></a> who utilize the seed in a
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key components in a healthy coastal sage scrub garden. They address issues such
as <a href="http://www-csgc.ucsd.edu/NEWSROOM/NEWSRELEASES/2010/CoastalRestoration.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">habitat restoration</span></a> as well
as desirable elements like aroma and aesthetic value. As a <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">designer</span></a> or home gardener it is challenging to
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<![endif]-->Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-84136800903178283772012-08-03T06:21:00.000-07:002012-08-03T06:21:53.553-07:00Plant Profile: Trees of Chino Hills State Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my prior post I wrote about the importance of familiarizing ourselves with the flora and fauna of our local native ecosystems. With regard to our native flora, trees make up one of the most important components of any ecosystem. They literally form the foundation of most plant communities and contribute greatly to local animal life.<br />
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In my area of Orange County, California, Chino Hills State Park is home to four main tree species, two of which are listed as rare and endangered. First on the list is Coast Live Oak <a href="http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=6983" target="_blank">Quercus agrifolia</a>. Known by many as the ‘tree of life’ this type of oak is drought tolerant and evergreen, referred to as ‘live’ oak because of its non-deciduous nature. Coast live oaks have long life spans with some specimens in the park being over 200 years old.<br />
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Since my days <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/My-Story.html" target="_blank">as a kid</a>, Coast live oaks have always been a welcome site due primarily to the cool shade they provide. Even more importantly are the benefits which these oaks provide for the natural ecosystem they occur within as oak woodland vegetation provides one of the most important habitats for animals.<br />
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With the tree's multi-branch habit and propensity to produce snags, oaks provide excellent roosts for raptors as well as nesting cavities for owls, wrens, bluebirds and other bird species. They also support myriad insect species and small mammals which make up critical food ladders. Fallen tree limbs become home for invertebrates as well. Woodlands create favorable environmental conditions by reducing wind and temperature variations compared to surrounding plant communities such as grassland, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub.<br />
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A companion to the oak is Sycamore <a href="http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/plants/platanus-racemosa" target="_blank">Platanus racemosa</a>, also known locally as ‘Aliso’. The sycamore is one of North America’s largest native broad-leaf trees, and is typically found in riparian plant communities. Unlike other tree species, P. racemosa tends to grow in scattered patterns of individual trees as opposed to typical groupings. Sycamore leaves are very large often reaching ten inches in width. Like Q. agrifolia these trees can live between 250 and 600 years.<br />
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It is fairly common to find sycamore trees with hollowed portions in their trunks providing habitat for birds such as the great horned owl. Its large overhanging branches make superb nestling sites for a variety of birds and animals. Historically, Native Americans were known to use sycamore wood to make bowls and other cooking utensils.<br />
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Occurring in the dryer chaparral plant community, stands of Tecate Cypress <a href="http://www.conifers.org/cu/Cupressus_forbesii.php" target="_blank">Cupressus forbesii</a> can also be seen. Listed as rare and endangered–and with only four natural populations found in the United States–this tree is one of CHSP's most prized plants! The entire range is found in southern California and northern Baja Mexico.<br />
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While Tecate Cypress is adapted to wildfire, it requires a 30 to 60 year fire interval. This time period is consistent with what is naturally required for trees to mature and produce an optimal number of cones. Unfortunately, the frequency of wildfires in its range has radically increased in recent years precluding trees from reaching maturity and producing seed.<br />
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On the other hand, efforts by the <a href="http://www.irvineranchconservancy.org/" target="_blank">Irvine Ranch Conservancy</a> and <a href="http://www.occnps.org/" target="_blank">OCCNPS</a> have yielded positive results with regard to maintaining remaining stands in the area, and with continued work the prognosis for the Tecate Cypress is hopeful.<br />
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Last and certainly not least, another of Chino Hills State Park’s special habitats is Southern California walnut woodland made up of <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/jugcal/all.html" target="_blank">Juglans californica</a>. This species is considered rare and imperiled, with only about 1500 acres protected. Fortunately several hundred acres of this area occur within Park boundaries.<br />
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The original range of Southern California Black Walnut generally occurred from the Santa Clarita River Drainage in Los Angeles County south to the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/samo/index.htm" target="_blank">Santa Monica Mountains</a> and east to the Puente-Chino Hills; with an area occurring in the northern part of San Diego County as well. Only scattered pockets remain today with land development the main cause of the walnut woodland’s decline.<br />
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These deciduous trees produce walnuts that are used as a food source by animal and bird species such as western gray squirrel, desert wood rat and scrub jay. Wildlife also utilizes its branches and understory vegetation as roosting and nesting sites. Native Americans utilized the walnuts as well.<br />
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Native trees are a critical component of any ecosystem. They are the ‘bones’ of the plant community and together with understory shrubs make up the foundation of most naturally occurring ecosystems and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Native-Garden-Design/124066740944719" target="_blank">native landscapes</a>. Their contribution both aesthetic and utilitarian is one of the true joys of experiencing nature first hand, and one of the best reasons to preserve and plant native species today.Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-81100260996740504672012-06-29T07:25:00.000-07:002012-06-29T07:25:49.895-07:00Profile: Chino Hills State Park<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Being a resident of <a href="http://www.caopenspace.org/" target="_blank">Southern California</a> has its perks.
World-class beaches, soaring mountain peaks and living in one of the world's
five Mediterranean climates are a few of the obvious. One of the lesser
appreciated aspects is the relative abundance of <a href="http://biohere.com/natural_areas/california/" target="_blank">natural areas</a> and open spaces.
I’m specifically talking about an area near and dear to my heart, Chino Hills
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For those of us who <a href="http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/an-advocate-for-the-wildlife-garden/" target="_blank">advocate for native plants</a> and wildlife
gardens familiarizing ourselves with our local ecosystems is key to deeper
understanding. The last time I found myself exploring the area it dawned on me
that it might be both fun and insightful to write a series of blogs exploring some
of the many aspects that make up a natural area in this little corner of the
world. Insights that can be utilized in many ways by people who understand the
importance of what Mother Nature has to teach.</div>
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Originally the area now encompassed by CHSP was inhabited by
the <a href="http://www.gabrielinotribe.org/" target="_blank">Gabrielino Indians</a>. The indigenous people utilized the area for hunting
game, gathering acorns and elderberries, walnuts, seeds and for other sources for food
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Once the Europeans arrived and founded <a href="http://www.missionscalifornia.com/keyfacts/san-gabriel-arcangel.html" target="_blank">Mission San Gabriel</a>
in 1771 the Chino Hills were used extensively for grazing by mission cattle.
During the Mexican republic the park was also utilized for grazing by surrounding
Mexican ranchos Santa Ana Del Chino and La Sierra Yorba. Cattle use continued
until the 1970’s until finally in 1984 State Parks and Recreation officially
declared the area a part of the state park system.</div>
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Today CHSP is considered a premier natural open space
containing over sixty miles of fire roads and trails. The Park’s 14,100 acres
contain prime real estate from the counties of <a href="http://openspacedistrict.lacounty.info/" target="_blank">Los Angeles</a>, <a href="http://www.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=CASBRP&CU_ID=1" target="_blank">San Bernardino</a>,
<a href="http://www.rivcoparks.org/" target="_blank">Riverside</a> and <a href="http://www.ocparks.com/" target="_blank">Orange</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Additionally the area provides an anchor parcel for the <a href="http://www.habitatauthority.org/" target="_blank">PuenteHills Wildlife Corridor</a>, a vital natural resource to an extraordinary diversity
of animals and plant life.</div>
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Fortunately for me the western most entrance to the park is
a mere 10 minute drive from my home in <a href="http://www.ci.brea.ca.us/" target="_blank">Brea</a>. In an on-going effort to educate
and advocate both for myself and the public, I have made it a priority to spend
more time exploring the area’s diverse plant and animal life.</div>
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Although primarily consisting of rolling grasslands made up of
invasive European species, many native plant species still exist in the park. Stands
of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annual plant species combine to make up the
parks abundant and diverse flora. </div>
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Several plant communities serve as the foundation of life in
the park. They include coastal and <a href="http://cnps-sgm.org/santafedam/plants.html" target="_blank">alluvial sage scrub</a>, riparian, <a href="http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/communities/southern-oak-woodland" target="_blank">southern oakwoodland</a>, and mixed chaparral. Micro-communities exist within the latter two
plant communities boasting the rare and endangered species <span class="hascaption"><a href="http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/plant-profile-trees-of-chino-hills-state-park/" target="_blank">Juglans <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">californica</i></a>
southern California black walnut and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1270687145">Cupressus </a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/plant-profile-trees-of-chino-hills-state-park/" target="_blank">forbesii</a> </i>Tecate cypress respectively. </span></div>
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<span class="hascaption">Chino Hills State park is not unlike
our native plant <a href="http://www.beautifulwildlifegarden.com/" target="_blank">wildlife gardens</a> in that it is a relatively tiny microcosm of
habitat surrounded by a sea of urban sprawl. It is in a continual state of both
restoration and preservation supporting nature as she plays out her natural rhythms
as they have occurred for millennia. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="hascaption">Those of us who advocate for the
<a href="http://www.californianativelandscapedesign.com/" target="_blank">native garden</a> and wildlife owe it to ourselves to support, explore, learn and
pass on the information we acquire about our native open spaces. In doing so we
insure that future generations will be inspired and continue to be stewards of
the lands we’ve inherited.</span></div>Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-9920240465776301132012-05-14T17:00:00.000-07:002012-05-14T17:00:52.607-07:00The Meadow Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A type of wildlife friendly landscape that is attracting a lot of attention these days is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-American-Meadow-Garden-Alternative/dp/0881928712" target="_blank">meadow garden</a>. Even though this style of garden is considered one of the most beneficial it is also the most informal. There are key points one should take into account before jumping in with both feet.<br />
<br />One of the main considerations is maintenance. Unlike other styles of <a href="http://www.ecosystemgardening.com/" target="_blank">native gardens</a>, the meadow garden requires regular attention during the establishment phase. In order to achieve optimum seed germination, seed to soil contact is very important. This can present a challenge in that most other types of native gardens in California are finished off with a thick layer of mulch or to a lesser degree DG (decomposed granite).<br />
<br />Both of these finish materials provide weed suppression and a thick insulation blanket for moisture retention. This issue is a key challenge with this particular style of landscape. Because seed to soil contact is a critical component, using mulch as a finish option can be tricky. Additionally, DG typically doesn’t provide the degree of naturally occurring soil nutrients wildflowers prefer without augmentation. What this translates into is regular and copious amounts of hand weeding and supplemental irrigation.<br />
<br />Another key component is seasonal dormancy. To the degree that the meadow garden is informal means that from an aesthetic perspective it may not be an appropriate choice for the front yard of a suburban home. Typically these gardens work well in rear yards where they can be left to the natural ebb and flow of nature's processes. They lend themselves well to areas where wildlife can interact in ways that Mother Nature intended within the <a href="http://www.ocparks.com/alisoandwoodcanyons/" target="_blank">wild spaces</a> of rural areas.<br />
<br />The ideal condition for birds, butterflies, and insects is an environment that is allowed to move completely through its natural cycle of decomposition, rebirth and maturity. All of the aforementioned critters prefer 'messy areas' where these natural rhythms are in the process of playing out.<br />
<br />With this said, the first step forward into a meadow garden begins with site prep. In my rear yard for example after deciding to turn off the irrigation, I observed as the old lawn began to slowly deteriorate. Due to household budget constraints and competing visions of how the space would be developed, I decided to move ahead with a meadow garden in the interim until such time as I could develop a formal plan.<br /><br />
Facing the daunting task of <a href="http://www.californianativeplants.com/index.php/resources/workshops/291-ryl-workshops-mar-apr12" target="_blank">turf grass removal</a>, I opted to leave some existing grasses in place; basically the species that survived the new watering regime and that were growing in areas that suited my aesthetic sensibilities. The rest of the areas were raked out to make way for wildflower seeding and native plants indigenous to the <a href="http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=648" target="_blank">wild areas</a> surrounding my neighborhood. I chose as well to include cultivars.<br />
<br />Unlike traditional turf, meadows have many different types of grasses each with varying heights, bloom times and colors. For my meadow I chose several species including Bouteloua gracilis Blue Grama, Deschampsia caespitosa Tufted Hairgrass, Melica imperfecta Coast Range Melic, Muhlenbergia rigens Deergrass, Nassella cernua Nodding Needlegrass, N. lepida Foothill Needlegrass, N. pulchra Purple Needlegrass, Elymus glaucus Blue Wildrye, Festuca californica, and Festuca rubra ‘Patrick’s Point’. Included as well were some popular grass-like species such as Sisyrinchium bellum Blue-Eyed Grass, Carex pansa California Meadow Sedge, and Carex tumulicola Berkley Sedge.<br />
<br />California state <a href="http://www.cnga.org/" target="_blank">grasslands</a> naturally consist of bunchgrasses spaced apart with open areas between them where annual wildflowers fill in. Additionally, flowering shrubs can be found mixed in and at perimeters. I followed this method when placing woody plants such as Eriogonum, Salvia, Monardella, and other flowering shrubs including Aster chilensis and Lessingia californica Carmel Aster.<br />
<br />Seeds of wildflowers were then sown including Nemophila menziesii <a href="http://californianativegardendesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/plant-profile-nemophila-menziesii-baby.html" target="_blank">Baby Blue Eyes</a>, Clarkia amoena and C. unguiculata Mountain Garland, Gilia capitata Globe Gilia, Salvia columbariae Chia, Collinsia heterophylla Chinese Houses, Lupinus succulentus, Calandrinia ciliate, Claytonia perfoliata, Layia platyglossa, and two selected forms of Eschscholzia californica California Poppy, 'Carmine King Poppy' and 'White Linen'.<br />
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Many of these wildflowers have tall and wiry stems allowing them to seamlessly blend into the surrounding grasses. Of course a select piece of dead wood had to be included as a finishing touch to create additional habitat while simultaneously providing food, shelter, and nesting places for birds and other garden-friendly critters.<br /><br />
With all the aforementioned information taken into account, appropriate site conditions, and if the extra work required doesn’t intimidate you, a meadow garden is a wonderful way to create a small slice of natural heaven right in your own little corner of suburbia.<br /><br /><br /><br />Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com0Brea, CA, USA33.9166805 -117.900060433.863973 -117.9790244 33.969387999999995 -117.8210964tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-34707290163663755682012-01-30T07:20:00.000-08:002012-01-30T07:37:24.441-08:00Hardscapes and Their Role in the Native Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JI9PdUE6RNA/TyaySn2mBaI/AAAAAAAABag/rM_CgONRvek/s1600/Path+and+Creekbed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JI9PdUE6RNA/TyaySn2mBaI/AAAAAAAABag/rM_CgONRvek/s320/Path+and+Creekbed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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When people think of creating a native garden the first things that typically come to mind are plants. Images of favorite varieties pop up in the mind’s eye along with characteristic flower color, aroma, foliage texture and ability to attract one’s favorite garden-friendly wildlife. Rounding out the <span class="me"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: black; cursor: pointer;">idyllic</span> </span></span> vision is how said plant material will fill in the space putting the final touch on the mental image of a dream garden.<br />
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These are exciting aspects that all of us who enjoy gardening look forward to and spend many hours ruminating on. Yet there is a critical step that precedes this vision, one that requires careful attention that is often overlooked. That aspect is hardscape.<br />
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Hardscape is the physical foundation that your new native landscape will be built on. In the native garden the hardscape is every bit as important as the plant material that is eventually chosen. It is equal part aesthetic and functional and is intrinsic to a successful wildlife garden.<br />
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Elements like paths, and mounds–whether the topography will be flat or rolling, swales and/or dry creek beds; rocks, boulders, and even snags and mulch, all play a critical role in a functional, healthy, and aesthetic pleasing, natural landscape. <br />
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For example, consider what looks good to your eye when out walking in nature. Usually when a person stumbles upon that ‘Kodak moment’, a combination of the aforementioned working together with plant material creates the image that is aesthetically pleasing.<br />
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Paths are the access routes deciding traffic patterns around the home and through the garden. They serve both an aesthetic and utilitarian purpose. Paths created with permeable surface materials such as DG (decomposed granite) lend more to a casual, natural feel when compared to traditional concrete. Inlaid flagstone, pavers or decorative gravel can add more of a formal style to the natural garden. Consider which camp your overall vision falls into prior to choosing paving materials.<br />
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Mounded soil in the landscape creates vertical interest, employs the principle of<br />
focalization, and evokes curiosity in the eye of the person viewing the garden. It<br />
invites one to explore the paths that flow between the varying elevations and<br />
curve out of the line of site. Creating an undulating foundation emulates the natural topography of our native landscapes with their rolling hills, canyons, and valleys. <br />
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There are functional aspects to consider as well. Perhaps you have poorly draining clay or compacted soil on site. By mounding existing soil one can now include plants that require better drainage. In addition, mitigating the environmental impact of the project by reusing excavated soil and retaining existing materials on-site is important and follows right in line with an eco-friendly landscape design.<br />
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Snags, and dead wood create habitat and beauty in the natural garden. They provide critical habitat as well providing food, shelter, and nesting places for many birds and other garden-friendly critters. Perhaps you’ve noticed that hummingbirds, phoebes and other birds usually perch on dead limbs as opposed to ones that are foliated? Deadwood provides insect-eating birds with added food sources and can double as garden sculpture and/or eco-art.<br />
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Tuck a piece between a rock and a naturally occurring plant group. Leave a little open space around it for wildflowers to pop up through in the spring. An old piece of driftwood looks great in a dry creek bed or pond as well. Find one that resonates with your eye and place it according to taste.<br />
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Consider including water in the plans. Water will provide an important resource to wildlife and not only attract birds, but will also keep your garden lively with a variety of butterflies and other beneficial backyard critters. Put rocks or stones in birdbaths to give butterflies and birds a supportive landing area.<br />
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Utilizing rocks, boulders & cobble in your design is beneficial aesthetically as well as<br />
functionally. I can remember hiking as a kid and turning over a pretty good sized<br />
granite boulder, noticing all the life forms living underneath. Even though it was<br />
the middle of summer and there hadn’t been rain for months, the imprint provided a cool, moist micro-climate.<br />
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Not only do rocks in the landscape provide a beneficial micro-climate for good<br />
garden bugs and your plants, from a design perspective they offer transition between the architecture of your home and garden. In addition native plants typically don’t get a lot of water during the hot months. By including a decent sized rock strategically placed within a plant grouping (like you would see in nature) a lasting source of moisture is provided assisting plants through extended dry periods.<br />
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Unlike traditional landscape design which is typically based on physical appearance of plant material, native garden design should be approached from a broader perspective. When planning your wildlife-friendly garden, consider how the plants and hardscape elements will work together as opposed to individually. <br />
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Emulating the relationship plants and hardscapes share will give your garden the look of authenticity. It will provide a solid foundation that will all but ensure a long-lived natural landscape that will thrive and evolve into a ecologically balanced example that can be enjoyed by all.Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-53409906255372210072011-12-25T09:41:00.000-08:002011-12-25T09:41:37.481-08:00It Must be Christmas: California Christmas Berry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zeGM64yJY1A/TvdeHo2wfDI/AAAAAAAABaE/prlplbBpsZs/s1600/Toyon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zeGM64yJY1A/TvdeHo2wfDI/AAAAAAAABaE/prlplbBpsZs/s320/Toyon.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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This time of year always brings fond memories for me. As a child, upon arrival at my grandparents’ house on Christmas day I would see a large wreath hung on the front door. The wreath was aromatic and made up of cedar, small pine cones and, of course, English holly. Or was it?<br />
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As I look back now the latter may not have been holly at all. Taking into account my grandpa and <a data-mce-href="http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/56april/new.htm" href="http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/56april/new.htm" target="_blank">great-uncle Bert’s</a> interest in San Diego’s back country, it could very well have been created from a local favorite found in the foothills and mountains where my great-uncle had a cabin. The favorite I’m referencing was <a data-mce-href="http://www.californianativeplants.com/index.php/component/search/?searchword=Heteromeles+arbutifo&ordering=&searchphrase=all" href="http://www.californianativeplants.com/index.php/component/search/?searchword=Heteromeles+arbutifo&ordering=&searchphrase=all" target="_blank">Heteromeles <em>arbutifolia</em> (Toyon)</a> also known as Christmas Berry.<br />
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Heteromeles arbutifolia is a dicot, a shrub native to California occurring only slightly beyond our state’s borders. An extremely diverse plant, Christmas Berry is found in forty-five of California’s fifty-eight counties. A large evergreen shrub/small tree typically growing from eight ft. high and wide but known to grow to twenty ft. where growth conditions are optimal. <br />
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Because the first European settlers in Southern California thought the leaves and berries resembled English holly, coupled with the fact the species grew so abundantly in the area of what is now Hollywood, it is believed that the infamous city received its namesake from the plant. <br />
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In fact, it is said that the berries were so popular for use in Christmas decorations that a law was passed in the 1920’s making it illegal to pick the branches on public land!<br />
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Prior to the arrival of the first Anglo inhabitants, local Native American tribes, such as <a data-mce-href="http://www.chumashindian.com/" href="http://www.chumashindian.com/" target="_blank">Chumash</a>, <a data-mce-href="http://cogweb.ucla.edu/Chumash/Tongva.html" href="http://cogweb.ucla.edu/Chumash/Tongva.html" target="_blank">Tongva</a>, and <a data-mce-href="http://www.scvleon.com/newhall/tataviam.htm" href="http://www.scvleon.com/newhall/tataviam.htm" target="_blank">Tataviam</a>, utilized the berries of Christmas Berry as a food source. They made tea from the leaves which served as a stomach remedy. These leaves were also dried, stored and cooked as porridge or pancakes. Later settlers made the berries into a jelly also adding sugar to make custard and wine. The berries are known today to contain small amounts of cyanide but these compounds volatize off after being cooked, leaving a flavor reminiscent of cherry. <br />
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Fast forward to today. Heteromeles is a very hardy and drought tolerant plant for the <a data-mce-href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Native-Garden-Design/124066740944719" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Native-Garden-Design/124066740944719" target="_blank">native garden</a>. It’s tolerant of most soil types; summer irrigation also makes it fire resistant by keeping the plant lightly hydrated during spring and summer. In addition, it is versatile—growing in the shade of mixed forest and oak woodland <a data-mce-href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/Zip-Code-Plant-Community.html" href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/Zip-Code-Plant-Community.html" target="_blank">plant communities</a>. Thriving in full sun from coastal sage scrub to inland chaparral, Christmas Berry looks great pruned up as a stand-alone specimen plant, as a hedge, or grouped with manzanita, Rhus integrifolia, Rhamnus spp., deer grass and Ceanothus.<br />
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Toyon’s signature red berry clusters appear in winter, but they start in spring as small white five-petaled flowers that attract butterflies and have a spicy odor similar to Hawthorn. Toyon also qualifies as a habitat plant attracting a variety of birds—including cedar waxwings, quail, <a data-mce-href="http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/stubbys-story/" href="http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/stubbys-story/" target="_blank">towhees</a>, western bluebird, robins, mockingbirds and native band-tailed pigeons.<br />
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Regardless of what one calls it, be it Heteromeles, Toyon, or Christmas Berry, for me it will always be a reminder of the holly wreath on my grandparents’ front door that meant only one thing—it must be Christmas! Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-65373554171933986882011-12-07T08:25:00.000-08:002011-12-26T21:46:58.265-08:00Native Plants, Healthy Diet?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-masqFt9g-Yo/Tt-TXmb0WbI/AAAAAAAABZw/XPF4_YPcKXI/s1600/Miner%25E2%2580%2599s+Lettuce+Claytonia+perfoliata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-masqFt9g-Yo/Tt-TXmb0WbI/AAAAAAAABZw/XPF4_YPcKXI/s320/Miner%25E2%2580%2599s+Lettuce+Claytonia+perfoliata.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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In the 1960’s and 70's my father extolled the virtues of the natural food movement popularized by the generation. Even though at the time I didn’t appreciate the benefits of eating a healthy diet, that soon changed as my palate began to mature with the onset of adulthood.<br />
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During those exploratory years I read that people questioning the right diet for themselves could look to the region where they grew up. Refining the idea further, they could also consider areas that 'resonated as home’. The philosophy professed that one’s ideal diet would emulate that which native peoples of that particular region would have eaten. <br />
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At the time I discovered this philosophy I was living in Utah. I began to ponder what my ’home region’ diet would consist of. Hailing from Southern California, it dawned on me that the ideal regional diet for myself would be native Californian, hence California Cuisine. <br />
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Upon further research, I realized that California Cuisine was made up of mostly exotic foods endemic to the other four Mediterranean climates. The ideal diet I was seeking would consist of <i>authentic</i> California Cuisine. These sources of sustenance would occur naturally in the mountains, foothills, valleys and coast line of California. I began to ponder that which the indigenous people of California would have included in their diet.<br />
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Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the incredibly diverse flora and fauna of California supported fifty two tribes of aboriginal people, the largest population of all the states in the union. Along with traditional lean meats acquired from hunting deer, rabbit, foul and seafood, the original California Cuisine was made up of grains, fruits, acorns, shrubs, succulents, forbs, and the seeds of native grasses and wildflowers.<br />
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Today forward-thinking Californians are beginning to realize that they can enjoy the health benefits of authentic California Cuisine right in their own backyards. There are many plant species available that not only provide aesthetic interest, water savings, and habitat restoration, but provide the very food sources that the indigenous inhabitants included in their healthy and tasteful diets. These plants are easy to grow and make a tasty and interesting addition to the contemporary balanced diet.<br />
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As a garden designer specializing in California’s native flora, people often ask my opinion with regard to the ethno-botanical aspect of native plants. Ultimately, site conditions of your home garden will dictate which plants work best, but popular examples of plants that will tempt your taste buds include <a href="http://veganreductionproject.blogspot.com/2011/03/miners-lettuce-salad-with-orange-sesame.html" target="_blank">Miner’s Lettuce</a> (Claytonia <i>perfoliata</i>), <a href="http://naturebytesvideo.com/bytes_K-O/mexican_elderberry.html" target="_blank">Mexican Elderberry</a> (Sambucus <i>mexicana</i>), <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=0tDiMBUJdboC&lpg=PA68&dq=Vitis%20californica%20California%20Grape%20recipes&pg=PA68#v=onepage&q&f=false" target="_blank">California Grape</a> (Vitis <i>californica</i>). Seeds of <a href="http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=8730834" target="_blank">Blue Wildrye</a> (Elymus <i>glaucus</i>), <a href="http://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=297" target="_blank">Red Maids</a> (Calandrinia <i>ciliate</i>), <a href="http://www.fallbrooksource.com/gallery/2/b/asteraceae/layia%20platyglossa/index.html" target="_blank">Tidy-tips</a> (Layia <i>platyglossa</i>),<a href="http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/plants/lasthenia-glabrata" target="_blank"> Goldfields</a> (Lasthenia <i>glabrata</i>) and <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/022468.html" target="_blank">Chia</a> (Saliva spp.). Other common favorites for the native garden include Buckwheat (Eriogonum spp.), Artemisia spp., Prunus <i>illicifolia</i>, Ceanothus spp., Purple Needlegrass (Nassella <i>pulchra</i>).<br />
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There is so much more than meets the eye in the native garden. We can take a cue from our four-legged and feathered friends as well as our states’ indigenous inhabitants. Look a little deeper and discover some of the nutritious and delicious foods that have been hiding in plain sight, right in our own backyards!Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-70940317488497780782011-09-12T09:29:00.000-07:002011-11-14T19:32:36.820-08:00A Hum Dinger: Attracting humminbirds to the native Landscape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tB0pm3V-1ac/Tm4yQf1FQYI/AAAAAAAAAIo/aJt6xVAkPv0/s1600/Hummingbird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tB0pm3V-1ac/Tm4yQf1FQYI/AAAAAAAAAIo/aJt6xVAkPv0/s320/Hummingbird.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Add a delightful element to your landscape and attract hummingbirds. Luring these energetic creatures to the native garden enlivens your yard and provides these winged visitors with a variety of benefits.<br />
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"Hummingbirds and the native flora that they feed from and nest in have co-evolved for thousands of years," says Rob Moore of California Native Landscape Design in Brea, California. "Native plants that attract hummingbirds and provide them with the best source for a balanced diet are the flowers, shrubs, and trees that naturally occur along their migration routes and native haunts."<br />
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To make your yard a preferred hummingbird dining and nesting spot, Moore suggests a few tips.<br />
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Provide quality food sources. Hummingbirds have to eat twice their body weight in nectar and insects daily, so the ideal menu is important to maintain their energy. Flowers, hummingbirds like dining on include Diplacus species, better known as Monkey flower. All colors are used by hummingbirds, but they seem to prefer the red species such as Diplacus puniceus, D. rutilus and Mimulus cardinalis. Penstemon spp, such as Scarlet Bugler, Penstemon centranthifolius, are preferred by hummingbirds as well. <br />
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Trees and shrubs favored by hummingbirds include Sambucus Elderberry, Arctostaphylos spp.. Manzanita and Ceanothus are popular examples.<br />
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Choose red and orange tubular-shaped flowers whenever possible. Hummers flock to red flowers, which tend to be overlooked by insect pollinators who fail to see this color clearly according to scientists.<br />
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When choosing plants focus on variety of species. Hummingbirds prefer a mixed diet of nectar from multiple sources for their daily diet. Arrange and locate plants throughout your property with species that bloom at different times and that are in eye-shot of places you enjoy viewing the garden.<br />
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Provide water. Hummingbirds especially like bird baths that drip or recirculate and will hover and sip the flowing water. They will also perch on the edge and drink as other birds do. The sound of running water is like a magnet to humming birds and other species such as goldfinches. Additionally, it will add the soothing and relaxing element of sound to your landscape. <br />
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Keep snags and introduce deadwood. Both provide food, shelter, and nesting places for many birds, and other garden friendly critters. For example hummingbirds, most often perch on dead limbs rather than living ones, and decomposing deadwood provides added food sources. <br />
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– Julie Bawden Davis<br />
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<i>Master Gardener Julie Bawden Davis is author of "Indoor Gardening the Organic Way" (Taylor Trade, 2007)</i>.<br />
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<i>Excerpted from Wildflower, the Magazine of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center University of Texas at Austin</i>Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-43325185351695174072011-07-13T09:09:00.000-07:002011-07-13T09:24:40.618-07:00Plant Selection: California Native Plant Communities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhwewSxlR_iKCrGTEu5zmnkK4M1BnvvGYX9yH2YWIu3TYDHGtXGDr-SDkReSEW-nuQgled4eRnUzdLBc3Zz6YjD3eBDdkKghgug6rRTYtHM06rTCBYLdgtYhXMEZq3HACLb53nnFTea8/s1600/Plant+Selection+California+Native+Plant+Communities.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhwewSxlR_iKCrGTEu5zmnkK4M1BnvvGYX9yH2YWIu3TYDHGtXGDr-SDkReSEW-nuQgled4eRnUzdLBc3Zz6YjD3eBDdkKghgug6rRTYtHM06rTCBYLdgtYhXMEZq3HACLb53nnFTea8/s320/Plant+Selection+California+Native+Plant+Communities.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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When designing a California native garden, plant selection is probably the one aspect people find most exciting – and daunting! At this juncture it’s good to pause and consider questions such as “<a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/Zip-Code-Plant-Community.html">What plant community do I live in?”</a> and “How do I go about identifying this community?” This step requires one to look at the design process from a different perspective—that of emulating the natural ecosystem or plant community that existed prior to the development of the home and neighborhood where the garden is to be developed. Identifying this natural ecosystem is the first step in the plant selection process. <br />
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Generally speaking, most of the densely populated areas in California (primarily those in the southern part of the state) are located in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coastal_sage_scrub">coastal sage scrub</a> plant community. Inland areas in southern California such as Riverside and San Bernardino have their own version of this plant community referred to as interior, or Riversidian sage scrub. There are many other specific climates to be considered depending upon where in California you live. Examples include northern oak woodland, northern juniper woodland, central oak woodland, yellow pine forest, Douglas Fir forest, valley grassland, and Great Basin sage, to name a few. <br />
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Look around the neighborhood where the garden is to be designed, and take note of areas that haven’t been developed. Do stands of intact native plant groups still occur naturally? Note what plants are growing there, and how they grow together. Another clue is to look for native plant volunteers popping up in people’s ornamental landscapes. These indicator plants offer insight as to what will easily grow in your particular neighborhood.<br />
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If you live in an area where no natural areas exist and native plant volunteers are not obvious, there are other resources available. <a href="http://www.laspilitas.com/">Las Pilitas Nursery</a> has a website where you can enter your zip code, locate the plant community associated with it, and find links to plants that occur naturally in that specific region. <br />
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<a href="http://www.californianativeplants.com/">Tree of Life Nursery’s</a> website is a valuable resource as well. In particular, their series Sage Advice “The California Garden” (located under Resources/Sage Advice) is an excellent source from which to choose plants based on California native plant communities. <br />
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Take a tip from Mother Nature, make <a href="http://www.cnps.org/cnps/join/">California's native plant communities</a> the starting point when choosing plants for your new garden!Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-41776161815959062202011-05-22T19:59:00.000-07:002011-05-22T19:59:45.749-07:00Water Conservation Equals Energy Conservation!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Most Californians understand that swelling populations in the southwest are and will continue to outpace water supply both from the <a href="http://www.water.ca.gov/swp/">California State Water Project</a> sources and the Colorado River. </div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Additionally, Golden state residents are learning that <a href="http://www.bewaterwise.com/gardensoft/index.aspx">water-wise habits in our landscape and gardens </a>can save up to 60 percent of this precious resource. But something many folks aren’t aware of is that there is another compelling reason to reduce excessive water usage: energy conservation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The California State Water Project is the largest state-built water and power development and conveyance system in the nation. It includes facilities—pumping and power plants; reservoirs, lakes, and storage tanks; and canals, tunnels, and pipelines—that capture, store, and convey water to 29 water agencies from one end of the state to the other.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The SWP’s watershed begins in the mountains and waterways around the Feather River and Lake Oroville areas north of Sacramento. It continues south through a multitude of conveyance systems and pumping stations finally terminating in the southern most point at Lake Perris in Riverside county. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Pumping (moving) and treating this water is incredibly energy-intensive! For example, the state water project, with its big pumps that move water over the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehachapi_Mountains">Tehachapi Mountains</a> to Southern California, is the state’s single biggest user of electricity!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">With this in mind we as consumers of this water can make smarter, more informed choices. Collectively we can have a powerful impact on energy consumption in our state. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">How so you may ask? It’s simple, outdated energy-use habits associated with water use from our landscapes and gardens combined with our home appliances such as dishwashers, hot water heaters, and laundry machines — add up to a lot of unnecessary pollution and waste. The <a href="http://www.energy.ca.gov/">California Energy Commission</a> estimates that twenty percent of our state’s electricity is associated with water use, mostly by urban customers.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We all can do our part to reduce excessive water usage with very little effort and lifestyle change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn your tap off whenever possible, upgrade that inefficient water heater or dishwasher when it is at the end of its useful life and install <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/California-Native-Landscape-Design-Philosophy.html">water-wise landscapes and gardens</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Remember that adopting smart water-use habits is an easy way that every one of us can have a direct, positive impact on our environment statewide and with a modicum of effort we all can conserve our most precious resources!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Late autumn is a great time to sow next spring’s annual California wildflower crop in your home garden. California’s indigenous people utilized our native annual seeds as a food staple for thousands of years. Along with other sources of sustenance such as the acorns of our local oaks, California’s wildflower seeds were ground in mortar pits and used as a regular food source called Pinole.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Today, as forward-thinking gardeners we can take a page out of history and continue the tradition of sowing seeds of the many different varieties of wildflowers available. Doing so requires little effort and will reward you with an abundance of annual beauty year after year. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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Vitis <i>californica</i> ‘Roger’s Red’ is a fast growing native grape vine discovered by Roger Raiche. Although previously considered a cultivar this plant is now considered to be a natural occurring hybrid between the native Vitis <i>californica</i> and the European wine grape Vitis <i>vinifera</i>. <br />
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Like its European counter-parts this grape vine is a vigorous climber (spreader) and can meander up a trellis quickly creating a screen to hide a bare wall or fence. This plant has large green oval shaped leaves, tendrils, and produces edible clusters of small grapes in late summer. The fruit is seedy, but makes a tasty juice and is a great habitat plant for birds! This <a href="http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/plants/vitis-californica">Vitis</a> is also adaptable to a variety of soil and watering regimes as well as sun/shade micro-climate exposures. Just make sure you have plenty of space as it can easily spread to 30+ feet.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wildscaping.com/plants/plantprofiles/Vitis_calif_RogerRed.htm">Vitis <i>californica</i> ‘Roger’s Red’</a> is my choice for planting in narrow beds next to walls and fences. Couple with a rock, a Rush and/or riparian variety of <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/Plant-Profile-California-Native-Bunchgrasses.html">California native bunch grass</a> for an interesting plant grouping. The aforementioned attributes, combined with it’s cool, flaky cinnamon colored bark, and the fact you can make jelly, juice and even <a href="http://www.winepress.us/forums/index.php?/topic/28289-vitis-californica-wine/">wine</a> from the fruit makes this Vitis a perfect addition to the California native garden!Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-88358099528045957512011-03-23T10:59:00.000-07:002011-03-23T10:59:30.845-07:00Plant Profile: Nemophila menziesii Baby Blue Eyes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2U8biop4DYpaOIC7Fgpti1aVfBA5HwtnnkBW9TGcKBtkMQ7rTwrlLYKrkGHyA-ipicQAOwCogU3RV2LM7yO1zzrkUPhdCeTayE65YMw8qOhYvNdv27CxmMp5VcaFWswgsEdAhKT6cSTg/s1600/Baby+Blue+Eyes_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2U8biop4DYpaOIC7Fgpti1aVfBA5HwtnnkBW9TGcKBtkMQ7rTwrlLYKrkGHyA-ipicQAOwCogU3RV2LM7yO1zzrkUPhdCeTayE65YMw8qOhYvNdv27CxmMp5VcaFWswgsEdAhKT6cSTg/s320/Baby+Blue+Eyes_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Nemophila <i>menziesii</i> Baby Blue Eyes get their name from bright blue flowers dotted with black on white centers. Found virtually throughout the state in a diverse setting of <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/California-Native-Plant-Communities.html">California plant communities</a> such as meadows, grasslands, chaparral, woodlands, slopes, and desert washes; Nemophila <i>menziesii </i>is an endemic California wildflower, attractive to bees, butterflies and birds making them an excellent addition to the California native garden.<br />
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They are freely self-sowing if planted in a mulch-free environment and are suitable for growing in containers. Typically, Baby Blue Eyes are early bloomers (mid-winter) and have a growth habit under 1 ft in height/width with average water needs. Growing happily in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3-10, Nemophila <i>menziesii</i> prefer light soils and dry conditions, but are adaptable and make an excellent front of border plant.<br />
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Sow seeds of this California native in full sun on the coast transitioning to filtered sun/part shade inland. Group them with taller-growing spring bloomers such as<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layia_platyglossa"> Layia <i>platyglossa</i></a> Tidy Tips,<a href="http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/plants/lupinus-succulentus"> Lupinus <i>succulentus</i></a> Arroyo Lupine, <a href="http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=3832">Gilia <i>capitata</i></a> Globe Gilia and late blooming wildflowers such as <a href="http://www.wildflowerinformation.org/Wildflower.asp?ID=19">Clarkia <i>amoena</i></a> Farewell-to-Spring for a long-lasting show of California native annuals!Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-37423679552329898302011-03-13T12:33:00.000-07:002011-03-14T20:04:26.730-07:00Theodore Payne: the Man, the Vision, the Legacy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XrhIgvv7q7U/TX0bOvHIjDI/AAAAAAAAAFI/9Er_5qTu4T0/s1600/theopayne.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XrhIgvv7q7U/TX0bOvHIjDI/AAAAAAAAAFI/9Er_5qTu4T0/s320/theopayne.jpg" width="233" /></a></div><br />
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Theodore Payne, arguably known today as the father of California’s native plant movement, was introduced to California native plants at <a href="http://www.kew.org/">The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew</a> in England in 1891.<br />
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Born in Northamptonshire, England on June 19, 1872 a young Theodore Payne began his career serving an apprenticeship in horticulture for J. Cheal and Sons, a nursery firm in London. After three years, in 1893, Payne completed his contract and traveled to the United States.<br />
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Arriving in New York, he traveled to Chicago and visited the World's Columbian Exhibition, shortly thereafter setting out for Los Angeles, California. After arriving in Southern California, he took work picking apricots, before finding a job overseeing the gardens on the ranch of Madame Helena Modjeska in Santiago Canyon. Nestled into the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Ana_Mountains">Santa Ana Mountain range</a> in <a href="http://egov.ocgov.com/portal/site/ocgov/">Orange County</a>, it was there that he began his life-long interest in California native plants, exploring the extensive natural areas surrounding the Ranch.<br />
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Even in the early years of the 20th century, native vegetation was being lost to agriculture, housing, and ever-increasing construction of infrastructure. Recognizing this was happening at an alarming rate, Theodore Payne began advocating for the use of California native plants in place of the standard fare of exotic species being pushed by the California Dept. of Forestry. He lectured up and down the state on the importance of preserving wild flowers and landscapes native to California, and the preservation of native habitat. <br />
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Read more about <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/Theodore-Payne.html">Theodore Payne’s enduring legacy</a> preserving California’s native plants!<br />
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Plan on attending the <a href="http://www.theodorepayne.org/Tour/">Eighth Annual Theodore Payne Garden Tour</a> April 9th and 10th 10-4!Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-26209351002177899992011-02-21T10:49:00.000-08:002011-10-05T08:56:01.885-07:00Plant Profile: California Native Bunchgrasses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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One of the questions I always ask my clientele during the preliminary design phase is if they like California native bunchgrasses. From a design perspective, bunchgrasses offer a plethora of benefits both aesthetic and functional. Attributes include contrast, the element of motion, habitat restoration, visual interest, and historical value.<br />
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Experts conclude that native grasslands in California are among the most endangered ecosystem in the United States. Due in most part to historical land use and introduced disease, it is estimated that less than 1% of our state’s original grasslands remain. Fortunately, as forward-thinking home and business owners, we can address this issue by including California’s native grasses in our residential and commercial landscapes.<br />
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A short list of favorites for the garden include<a href="http://www.californianativelandscapedesign.com/Plant-Profile-California-Native-Bunchgrasses.html"> Purple Three-Awn Aristida <i>purpurea</i></a>, Blue Grama<a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.bluestem.ca/images/bouteloua-gracilis5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bluestem.ca/bouteloua-gracilis.htm&usg=__U3NG4aM5Wqjc7Ak1yUfwT6FuGxw=&h=350&w=267&sz=33&hl=en&start=0&sig2=KNwKUI1dQvTvfD7LIm7UUw&zoom=1&tbnid=6_Hm-Es3GZVeqM:&tbnh=167&tbnw=128&ei=gapiTf3MKILCsAOggNXMCA&prev=/images%3Fq%3DBouteloua%2Bgracilis%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1203%26bih%3D819%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=966&vpy=78&dur=1882&hovh=257&hovw=196&tx=154&ty=136&oei=gapiTf3MKILCsAOggNXMCA&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0"> Bouteloua <i>gracilis</i></a>, California Fescue <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.anniesannuals.com/signs/d%2520-%2520g/images/festuca_californica_cf.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.anniesannuals.com/signs/d%2520-%2520g/festuca_californica_cf.htm&usg=__GZPWuqRXqrPVp-zQ2T3qfabEPe4=&h=237&w=284&sz=14&hl=en&start=0&sig2=ZpRMY59boE7neTf2EhaGKA&zoom=1&tbnid=aiq7Tw6oToWQSM:&tbnh=163&tbnw=198&ei=z6piTePEJYWmsQPUqujACA&prev=/images%3Fq%3DFestuca%2Bcalifornica%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1203%26bih%3D819%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=293&vpy=110&dur=12587&hovh=189&hovw=227&tx=146&ty=115&oei=z6piTePEJYWmsQPUqujACA&page=1&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">Festuca <i>californica</i></a>, Giant Wild Rye <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pics.davesgarden.com/pics/2007/06/04/RWhiz/a2d042.jpg&imgrefurl=http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/153092/&usg=__mFhhVsffwweFVajqvFouiZPQ5OY=&h=739&w=960&sz=355&hl=en&start=0&sig2=mKqceq82jCiRoU1THL5ahw&zoom=1&tbnid=Rbu_TcHSFzYtEM:&tbnh=142&tbnw=206&ei=PatiTbWmMIW8sAPf_qG6CA&prev=/images%3Fq%3DLeymus%2Bcondensatus%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1203%26bih%3D819%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=483&vpy=139&dur=8175&hovh=197&hovw=256&tx=153&ty=109&oei=PatiTbWmMIW8sAPf_qG6CA&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0">Leymus <i>condensates</i></a>, California Melic <a href="http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/plants/melica-californica">Melica <i>californica</i></a>, Deer Grass <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cal-ipc.org/photo/muhlenbergia_dpp.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cal-ipc.org/landscaping/&usg=__pEGtc0DhbX6H_axa2Y1wSojW7nc=&h=252&w=200&sz=26&hl=en&start=0&sig2=I19tfQIbHYK0mAGDG2nRFg&zoom=1&tbnid=MLkhwRgOGzMTRM:&tbnh=164&tbnw=125&ei=vrBiTaOvPIm0sAPeqYC9CA&prev=/images%3Fq%3DMuhlenbergia%2Brigens%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1264%26bih%3D826%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=422&vpy=446&dur=6513&hovh=201&hovw=160&tx=87&ty=115&oei=vrBiTaOvPIm0sAPeqYC9CA&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:0">Muhlenbergia<i> rigens</i></a>, and Purple Needlegrass <a href="http://www.theodorepayne.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Nassella_pulchra">Nassella <i>pulchra</i></a> (our state grass here in California). Grass-like species such as Sedges <a href="http://www.bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.aspx?PlantID=14633">Carex spp</a>. are a great addition to a California-friendly, native garden as well.<br />
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In their natural environment, native grasses typically occur in groups with bare ground between them where wildflowers grow. Even though some gardeners feel grasses look messy; in consideration of wildlife value, letting things go to seed and having an area that's 'messy' is good for seed-eaters and butterflies. Alternatively, hand trimming at the appropriate time of year is preferable aesthetically, and an occasional grooming to remove dead leaves and spent flower stalks or a seasonal coppice is perfectly acceptable and will keep them looking tidy.<br />
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Most of the aforementioned ornamental grasses will prefer a sunny spot in the landscape and will be tolerant of drought once established, though most species will look better with occasional summer water.<br />
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Like many native plants, grasses play an important role in providing cover, nesting materials, and additional food sources for beneficial, garden-friendly wildlife. Coupled with the addition of contrast, the element of motion, habitat restoration, and historical value, I’m confident that you will enjoy the addition of California’s native bunchgrasses to your garden!Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-12183854503398355012011-02-06T12:45:00.000-08:002011-02-06T12:45:46.640-08:00Stubby's Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8rDhWWP-nL0/TU8Fvj6NDVI/AAAAAAAAAE8/mCFJQuds4OQ/s1600/394935111_163939f9e3_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8rDhWWP-nL0/TU8Fvj6NDVI/AAAAAAAAAE8/mCFJQuds4OQ/s320/394935111_163939f9e3_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I've become fond of these particular birds since becoming aware of their plight. Also contributing to this affection is the fact that a pair of Towhees have been frequenting my backyard now for quite some time. I would recognize them not only by their signature chirp as they flew into my yard, but because one of the birds had a short tail and I would find it humorous to watch as she hopped across the yard before stopping to scratch for seed. I affectionately referred to this particular bird as 'Stubby' the Towhee.<br />
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Whenever I would see this pair, I'd have a sense of empathy <em>and</em> feel a bit of concern because in providing a backyard habitat for local, native critters, I'd noticed that feral cats also had been frequenting my garden more often.<br />
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On an afternoon in August, my wife commented that one such regular neighborhood cat was in the yard. When I glanced out the window I noticed that this particular cat was carrying something in its mouth and my first thought was that it had caught a bird. There is quite a bit of bird activity in our yard; mostly mourning doves, house sparrows and the like so I suppressed the urge to go out back and intervene, accepting the harsh reality that nature plays out its own drama in both natural ecosystems as well as ones designed.<br />
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I thought about it again and decided to go out and have a look anyway. I found the cat under a shrub and clapped loudly to scare it away-which worked, but upon closer inspection, I realized that I had become a witness to a statistic, and that the bird that had been caught by the cat was Stubby the Towhee. Stubby was still alive but died after an hour or so.<br />
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I don't usually become attached to the wild critters that frequent my yard, but I was really sad when I realized that of all of the birds that visit my little <a href="http://www.nwf.org/gardenforwildlife/certify.cfm?campaignid=WH10A150">backyard habitat</a>, it was not only a Towhee, but just happened to be that funny little, stubby-tailed Towhee that I found so entertaining as I would look out my studio window in the morning.<br />
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Domestic cats are pound for pound one of the most efficient hunters anywhere in the world and they prey on rodents <i>and</i> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Native-Garden-Design/124066740944719?v=wall">beneficial garden-friendly critters</a> alike. One way you can help with this specific issue is to put a bell-collar on your cat if you let them outdoors. Or better yet, just keep them inside!<br />
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Whether you have an apartment balcony, a 20-acre farm, or just your standard suburban home, you can create a garden that attracts beautiful wildlife and helps restore habitat in commercial and residential areas. By simply providing food, water, cover and a place for wildlife to raise their young--and by<a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/California-Native-Landscape-Design-Philosophy.html"> incorporating sustainable gardening practices</a> --you not only help wildlife, but you also qualify to have your garden become an official Certified Wildlife Habitat™.<br />
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Provide Food for Wildlife<br />
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Everyone needs to eat! Planting native forbs, shrubs and trees is the easiest way to provide the foliage, nectar, pollen, berries, seeds and nuts that many species of wildlife require to survive and thrive. You can also incorporate supplemental feeders and food sources.<br />
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Wildlife need clean water sources for many purposes, including drinking, bathing and reproduction. Water sources may include natural features such as ponds, lakes, rivers, springs, oceans and wetlands; or human-made features such as bird baths, puddling areas for butterflies, installed ponds or rain gardens.<br />
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Wildlife require places to hide in order to feel safe from people, predators and inclement weather. <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/Considering-Natural-Features-Deadwood-and-Snags.html">Consider Natural Features such as Deadwood and Snags</a>. Use things like native vegetation, shrubs, thickets and brush piles.<br />
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Give Wildlife a Place to Raise Their Young<br />
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Beneficial Wildlife need a sheltered place to raise their offspring. Many places for cover can double as locations where wildlife can raise young, from <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/Sowing-Califonia-Wildflowers.html">wildflower meadows</a> and bushes where many butterflies and moths lay their eggs, or caves where bats roost and form colonies.<br />
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How you maintain your garden or landscape can have an important effect on the health of the soil, air, water and habitat for native wildlife--as well as the human community nearby. Reducing chemical use, composting, mulching and reducing turf grass in your yard are important steps to gardening greener.<br />
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Once you have provided these essential elements to make a healthy and sustainable wildlife habitat, Get your Certified wildlife habitat sign and proudly post it in your garden. Join the thousands of forward-thinking homeowners and wildlife enthusiasts across the country who have been recognized for creating havens for neighborhood wildlife in their very own yards. These individuals have provided the essential elements for healthy and sustainable wildlife habitats and have earned the distinction of being part of <a href="http://www.nwf.org/gardenforwildlife/certify.cfm?campaignid=WH10A150">National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat</a>™ program.Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-14735671384656796292011-01-16T08:25:00.000-08:002011-01-16T13:17:53.852-08:00Public Can Help Stem the Spread of Gold-Spotted Oak Borer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8rDhWWP-nL0/TTMbccHHtwI/AAAAAAAAAEM/HQ4KVYCshEE/s1600/gsob_oaks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8rDhWWP-nL0/TTMbccHHtwI/AAAAAAAAAEM/HQ4KVYCshEE/s1600/gsob_oaks.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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University of California scientists are calling on the public to help stem the spread of the gold-spotted oak borer, a small invasive beetle that has already killed 20,000 San Diego area coast live oak, black oak and canyon live oak trees. The key to preventing the pest’s spread to additional Southern, Central and Northern California woodlands, the scientists believe, is not moving beetle-infested oak firewood from one place to another.<br />
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Firewood hauled from GSOB’s native turf - in southern Arizona, Mexico or Guatemala - most likely carried the pest to Southern California, where it was first detected in 2006. For millennia, the vast, dry Mojave Desert protected California from a GSOB invasion. But, the desert is no match for a pickup truck piled with logs.<br />
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Read more about the <a href="http://www.dontmovefirewood.org/new-pest-CA.html">gold-spotted oak borer</a> problem at <a href="http://www.californianativelandscapedesign.com/Public-can-help-stem-the-spread-of-gold-spotted-oak-borer.html">CaliforniaNativeLandscapeDesign.com</a>Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-42443726401353485842010-12-19T08:36:00.000-08:002011-01-17T06:10:34.112-08:00Care and Maintenance of Idyllwild's Living Christmas Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8rDhWWP-nL0/TQ4v8kiv-cI/AAAAAAAAACo/qbRVbQj0RaU/s1600/Idyllwild_2009_christmas_tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8rDhWWP-nL0/TQ4v8kiv-cI/AAAAAAAAACo/qbRVbQj0RaU/s320/Idyllwild_2009_christmas_tree.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><br />
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2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the community of Idyllwild gathering around a living Christmas tree. Folks here have been watching it light up, singing Christmas carols and rejoicing in the approaching holiday and winter season for half a century now.<br />
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The idea for what has become an Idyllwild tradition took root in 1959 when the Idyllwild Lions Club spear-headed a project to move a 45-foot fir tree from Pine Cove to the Village Center. In December 1960, a tradition was born when community members gathered around Idyllwild’s first living community Christmas tree. Santa Claus made an appearance promising to deliver gifts that individuals had brought for Sherman Indian students in Riverside.<br />
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That original fir succumbed to a severe attack by fir beetles in the summer of 1962 and had to be cut down in March of the following year. A new community Christmas tree was needed and it was decided that one of the giant sequoia trees from Eleanor Park would be the ideal candidate. This same tree is still used for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony today, but history has a way of repeating itself.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Last year it became apparent that California’s continued drought, coupled with soil compaction, was having an adverse effect on the town’s Christmas tree. “I could see fading in the canopy,” said local arborist Deborah Geisinger, adding that she got several calls from locals saying, “Something has got to be done to save the tree.” Read the rest of the story about <a href="http://www.californianativelandscapedesign.com/Care-and-Feeding-of-the-Living-Christmas-Tree.html">Idyllwild's Living Christmas Tree</a>Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-64863733646065901982010-12-16T08:42:00.000-08:002011-01-16T08:39:00.936-08:00California Promotes Native Plant Use<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj850H34BMXXkSlizlVhP_wTfc_GMjggEMWCgO5qFn17-uscdhObH8J0yfDgxltkZT2sBVt1VI9u4UgRdX1JMtAdw2a0JaoGqVU15rDiu35dI58jix_EZuleUgWwUKKYq1ASDiN1qkaGbU/s1600/lis_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj850H34BMXXkSlizlVhP_wTfc_GMjggEMWCgO5qFn17-uscdhObH8J0yfDgxltkZT2sBVt1VI9u4UgRdX1JMtAdw2a0JaoGqVU15rDiu35dI58jix_EZuleUgWwUKKYq1ASDiN1qkaGbU/s320/lis_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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May 27th, 2010 by Nicole Peterson<br />
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Much to our delight, the California Chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) has begun to promote the use of native plants in landscape design. In a recent APLDCA newsletter, Rob Moore discussed the importance of using these plants as a part of good design. He states that “utilizing California native plants…is more than a hip new trend. It is an idea whose time has come!”<br />
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Moore sees this move as both logical and long-awaited. California, despite being environmentally progressive, has been slow to get on the native plants bandwagon. He points out that these native plants live longer, require less fertilizer, and promote native wildlife. He continues, saying California natives have “the look and feel of authentic California, returning a sense of regional identity to a suburban setting that has forgotten the unique, natural beauty of our state."<br />
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We are happy to see such glowing praise for natives, and the implementation of their use in a state so rich in natural beauty. At EnergyScapes we have known for years that using natives improves and protects the surrounding environment, boosting soil quality, natural habitat, and promoting biodiversity.<br />
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Having used native plants throughout our company’s 20 years history, it is wonderful to watch others discover the benefits and beauty of native plants across the country. We hope that all regions begin to embrace their local treasures and start to use more native varieties in their yards, gardens, and parks. These unique regional species give a sense of place that cannot be created with overused horticultural varieties.<br />
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Read Moore’s entire article at <a href="http://www.californianativelandscapedesign.com/California-Native-Landscape-Design-Philosophy.html">CaliforniaNativeLandscapeDesign.com</a><br />
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Nicole graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN in 2008 with degrees in English Literature and Media Studies. She has since developed a strong interest in landscape architecture and has always had a passion for the outdoors. She plans to begin a Masters program in Landscape Architecture at the University of Minnesota in 2010. Nicole Peterson serves as Install Crew/Office Intern at EnergyScapes, a full-services landscape firm based in Minneapolis.<br />
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http://www.energyscapes.com/Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-31875196979601229992010-12-09T10:04:00.000-08:002011-01-16T08:43:27.096-08:00Winter Water Awarness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8rDhWWP-nL0/TQEX4ZbK3BI/AAAAAAAAACc/SSUOG2DDAuo/s1600/Sprinklers_In_Rain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8rDhWWP-nL0/TQEX4ZbK3BI/AAAAAAAAACc/SSUOG2DDAuo/s320/Sprinklers_In_Rain.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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How many times have you seen sprinklers running in the rain and wondered who the careless person is that's responsible? You can avoid being that person by adjusting your irrigation system now to conserve water and protect our environment.<br />
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For example, in the city of Brea, California, its stipulated that sprinklers are never to operate between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Additionally, from November 1 through March 31, automatic systems can only run one day per week for no more than fifteen minutes per station, which in most cases is unnecessary thanks to prolonged winter time soil saturation factors. Obviously during rainy periods they should not operate at all.<br />
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Over-watering is a primary cause of runoff which carries pollutants into our watershed. Do the right thing by minimizing autumn, winter, and early spring irrigation. Limit, or better yet eliminate all together, the use of lawn chemicals/pesticides, and keep debris from entering the street near your home. With minimal effort, you can single-handedly improve our water quality, thus improving the quality of life for everyone! Read more about about how to be a <a href="http://www.californianativelandscapedesign.com/City-Tries-To-Catch-Running-Sprinklers.html">water-wise gardener</a>.<a href="http://www.californianativelandscapedesign.com/City-Tries-To-Catch-Running-Sprinklers.html"></a>Rob Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678723429443569375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603451942185874756.post-60707942960520752942010-12-05T12:40:00.000-08:002011-05-07T08:56:44.545-07:00Sowing California Native Wildflowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0d1F1nb04gqJR8Uv7ZVmDm-F7gbsG4Fz7cSwwr9dSDGzxTroLYrER2LZaqHklN5r60WQtUzVsEtrP5ROihXN_Of4xS7wVK8xp2D2R7RZgmuQ3t1BMZmhjNvt3Pz1yjYdlCIChKneSl-M/s1600/Wildflower_meadow_Owlsclover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0d1F1nb04gqJR8Uv7ZVmDm-F7gbsG4Fz7cSwwr9dSDGzxTroLYrER2LZaqHklN5r60WQtUzVsEtrP5ROihXN_Of4xS7wVK8xp2D2R7RZgmuQ3t1BMZmhjNvt3Pz1yjYdlCIChKneSl-M/s320/Wildflower_meadow_Owlsclover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Late autumn is a great time to sow next spring’s annual California wildflower crop in your home garden. California’s indigenous people utilized our native annual seeds as a food staple for thousands of years. Along with other sources of sustenance such as the acorns of our local oaks, California’s wildflower seeds were ground in mortar pits and used as a regular food source called Pinole.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Today, as forward-thinking gardeners we can take a page out of history and continue the tradition of sowing seeds of the many different varieties of wildflowers available. Doing so requires little effort and will reward you with an abundance of annual beauty year after year. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Start by choosing varieties that naturally occur in the plant community you live in.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Not sure which community? Learn more here:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> <a href="http://californianativelandscapedesign.com/California-Native-Plant-Communities.html">California native plant communities</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Next, find a reputable source such as Larner Seeds or Tree of Life Nursery and order a packet of seed mix that is appropriate for your property’s micro-climate.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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My story with California native landscapes began back in the 1960’s growing up in the eastern foothills of San Diego County. Being a fourth–generation California native, I was raised hearing stories from my grandfather about his older brother, my great–uncle Bert, and how he would throw out seeds of Eschscholzia <i>californica</i> California Poppy, our state flower along the roadside of our back-country highways...continue reading the rest of <a href="http://www.californianativelandscapedesign.com/My-Story.html">my story</a> <br />
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