Tag Archives: Sierra Foothills

Fire and manzanita myths

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Sue Langley

It is a commonly heard in casual remarks on gardening topics and maintaining a landscape in the Sierra Foothills that Manzanita and other chaparral plants must be cut down and removed because they are so very flammable. Yes, it is … Continue reading →

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What to plant under Native Oaks and Pines?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Sue Langley

or …Why I remember a Sunset Magazine article from 1999. A few months before we bought our place here in the shadow of Peckinpah Mountain, I read an article called ‘What to plant under native oaks and pines?’  Do you … Continue reading →

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Melding gardens and gravel in the Sierra foothills

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Sue Langley

Many of us here in the California Sierra foothills have gravel driveways, paths and roads.  This can be a help or a hindrance to gardeners searching for more space in which to garden. Gravel gardens could have their origin in … Continue reading →

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How we made our escape from the city and changed our lives

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Sue Langley

We had a dream to move out of Southern California away from the congestion and stress and switch from the daily commute to living in paradise in the Sierra foothills. Here is how we made the big move! Our Move: … Continue reading →

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Thinking plant combinations in a California foothill garden

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Sue Langley

Have you ever noticed a striking color combination when planting flowers together by chance?  You suddenly see that the hot pink rockrose bloom looks stunning with lime and burgundy euphorbia.  Or you see that an orange Monkey flower contrasts wonderfully … Continue reading →

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