April - 2021 2/2

Pollinators are our secret weapon

Photo by Michelle D'urbano A great article in New Scientist, about the unappreciated, critical role pollinators play when it comes to...

With all the plants starting to bloom, more pollinators, including hummingbirds are visiting. This is an Anna's hummingbird sipping...

This Northern mockingbird landed in the native patch in the afternoon sun. He was very vigilant, looking for a snack. As he marched...

It was mostly cloudy day with temperatures in the 60's. In the morning I heard the distinct little chirps of Cedar waxwings, and looked...

A corner of our garden popular with the pollinators and birds. California natives Blue Bush lupine Lupinus propinquus and Monkey Flower...

It's been very warm for the past couple of the days. Accordingly, the California poppies are literally popping up everywhere in the...

For years I have been sharing ideas, gardening tips and recipes with family, friends and colleagues.

And now I'd like to share them with you!