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 […]
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 […]
MEMORIES OF THE MARCH 22nd, 2018 GROVELAND, CA FLOOD. WHAT IT MEANS FOR US TODAY
The weather right now reminds me of the 2018 season! Drought conditions and then boom! LOTS of rain (6-12 inches in a few hours.) Ferretti Rd. washed out near the PML gate. Some people were lucky enough to get a glimpse of the “famous” propane incident: “Update at 2:05pm: …the CHP is also reporting that just outside of Groveland a […]
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
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 […]