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Poison Oak and Its Relatives

A native plant that we all know (or certainly should!) is Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobium) because it is so widespread in the Bay Area. Many people get a very uncomfortable rash if they touch any part of the plant, so knowing how to identify it and avoid contact with it is pretty important. Poison oak […]

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May 31, 2024 • 3min
Plant Propagation Classes and NEW Workshop for Summer 2024

Hands-on classes are back this summer, with a new October Workshop! I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. *It is highly recommended that you have attended the…

August 31, 2017 • 10min
An Ode to Elderberries

Elderberries and Other Native Fruits of Summer California native plants provided a rich and varied diet for the native peoples; this is a flora of plentitude, and I really like to partake of it. I…

March 17, 2017 • 4min
Snowberries and A Bumblebee Mimic

I’m experiencing a love-hate relationship with the rains as they continue, with so few dry days in between for the outdoor activities that are such a big part of my life. I’ve measured more than 30…

November 23, 2015 • 8min
Transplanting Tips

If you are working with old seed you can do a simple viability test before sowing.  Use a damp paper towel, lay ten seeds onto one-half of the towel, fold the other half over, and keep moist.…

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