Well, look who visited our field yesterday
Taking a break from working in our backyard/ field yesterday, I observed a large dragonfly circling and zipping through the yard, never...
Pollen in the Poppy
This is a Purple Gleam California Poppy Eschscholzia californica 'Purple Gleam', which is growing in our field of native flowers. Only...
Plant Ceanothus and they will come
If you live in California, plant California lilacs Ceanothus. They are very easy to grow, as long as they are planted in the right place....
Light Pollution and the Insect Apocalypse
Photo: Matt Mawson / Getty Stock Images Excess outdoor light has a devastating effect on insects. Light is one of the major causes of...
The Dark-eyed Junco
For the past several months, this Dark-eyed Junco has been visiting our field, probably since the native plants we planted as seedlings...
Ladybugs proliferating in the field
There are so many ladybugs in the garden and field! And they seem to be thriving, as they pollinate all of our plants as they travel...
The decline of insect populations
Illustration by Catherine Tai Why? And why is this so critical? What is happening with the ecosystem? Read about what is happening to our...
Happy Earth Day!
Today was business as usual in the back field. So much work to do, making room for more native plants. And since the temperatures are...
The bees are back
Currently, as we don't have rainy days, as I work in the back field, I'm seeing the return of bees and butterflies. It's always such a...
Remember, it starts in your yard
Find your native plant society here https://ahsgardening.org/gardening-resources/societies-clubs-organizations/native-plant-societies/ In...
