by friends | Nov 23, 2021 | Volunteer Opportunities
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) The fall season is moving on, with colorful leaves falling and trees taking on a barren look. Before we forget all that color, let’s consider the Pacific Madrone. These trees are remarkable for their beautiful,...
by friends | Oct 15, 2021 | Volunteer Opportunities
In the Rhododendron Garden, volunteers have been busy around the rock creek area and upper Summit Path. Many thousands of small weeds were pulled, lots of blackberry dug, and one bed was mulched. Combined with the fine gravel work done to repair the trails, this...
by friends | Oct 13, 2021 | Wildflowers
Coyote Brush (Baccharis pilularis) Coyote Brush is a deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, medium-sized shrub that blooms at a useful time of year, providing a nectar source for skipper butterflies and other native insects in the fall. Although it is more common at the...
by friends | Oct 12, 2021 | Blooming
Korean Chrysanthemum Dendranthema sawadskii Korean Chrysanthemums are the latest blooming of all chrysanthemums, beginning their show in early autumn and lasting until a killing frost. They come in a wide variety of colors, from deep reds and magentas to pale yellows,...
by friends | Sep 16, 2021 | Wildflowers
Douglas Aster (Symphyotrichum subspicatum) A long and late blooming season – August through September – makes the Douglas Aster a valuable plant for skipper butterflies and many other pollinators. The seeds are taken by small birds. Douglas Aster is easy...
