Also known as Handkerchief Tree or Dove Tree In the winter of 2008-2009 we planted 3 Davidia involucrata in the Moss Family Temperate Woodland Garden at Humboldt Botanical Garden. The trees were in 5 gallon pots so were quite small.
by Mel Kendall Last fall my husband and I decided to remove our in-ground pool. With the pool now gone our power bill has dropped exponentially. On the expected but not fully realized side is the resulting void.
Sudden oak death is a disease of oak trees that is caused by an invasive plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. The disease has been found infecting trees in coastal California counties from Monterey to Humboldt and can be spread by moving infested soil and plant material. In California, P.
Unprecedented is an increasingly common adjective these days. It should be no surprise that unprecedented times often inspire unprecedented responses. Volunteer service by California Naturalists is no exception.
In response to current shelter-in-place restrictions, two 4-H members created a virtual voting platform that can be replicated and customized to fit the needs of any interested 4-H club.
By Linda McClimans Helleborus-Hellebores (perennial members of the Ranunculaceae family) Hellebores are sometimes referred to the Christmas or Lenten Rose as they are one of the few flowering plants in the winter garden. Flowers can last from January through April/May.
by Mary Hudson Spring has arrived in all its glory and we are all home sheltering in place thanks to the Covid-19 virus. As a result, we now have a bit more free time to do things around the house. Since the ground is warming and the sun is out, this is the perfect time to plant a vegetable garden.
Sonoma county residents love their oak trees, and with good reason: Oak woodlands are a source of immense value not just to the more than 330 types of animals and hundreds of other organisms they support, but also to the cultural, economic, and social fabric of our society.
I couldn't wait until next week to share some more of the great stories we are hearing. Overall, our day of meetings with our state elected representatives went very well yesterday. Most of our visits included key volunteers, coordinators, or program participants.
