What’s that yellow flower? Week 4.

Driving along Ferretti Road on your way to town you may have noticed a beautiful display of yellow. And quite beautiful it is! These are some of the “yellowist” yellows you will ever come across. What is this mystery plant? It is the lovely Spanish Broom. Originally planted as ornamentals and hillside stabilizers, it has since spread throughout California. It […]

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Yellow flowers everywhere!

What’s that yellow flower?! Considering that we have 339 yellow flowers in Tuolumne County alone, it’s quite a daunting task to identify them. Well wonder no longer! In this series you will learn to identify all the yellow flowers you see while driving around Tuolumne County. First stop is Mechanics Bank in Groveland, CA. As you drive out of town […]

Juniper removal time has begun!

For those of you who are unaware juniper is known as the “green gasoline” and is a big no-no in fire country. Our clay soil is like butter right now and it’s the best time to remove it. Plus, since it’s burning season, it can be disposed of quickly on sight. HERE ARE SOME JUINIPER REMOVAL TIPS:

It’s official! Our first FIREWISE USA sign in Groveland has been posted!

It’s official! Our first FIREWISE USA sign in Groveland has been posted!

These are a group of neighbors near the PML stables who have banded together to protect their neighborhood from wildfire. They are called the “Cliftonites.” Among them is Corrine Serra, our local CA Native Plant Society representative. I personally know about three of them and they are an amazing bunch! There are other groups popping up throughout Groveland. Maybe you’re […]

Water in your crawl space?

Water in your crawl space?

I am currently working with clients in Groveland, CA with issues that arise in winter, especially erosion and water issues. One of my clients has water in her crawl space and erosion all alongside her house. I’m trenching, installing drain pipe and installing a rock garden with firesafe perennials as a solution. Another client  of mine had his crawl space  […]

The broom that makes a mess

The broom that makes a mess

Brought to the New World by Europeans, broom was planted not only for its aesthetic appeal but also its ability to make a good ol’ broom. It is found here in the Sierra Nevada foothills, typically establishing itself in disturbed soil. Broom out competes native species and its seeds are viable for up to 80 years. However, this is not […]