Chaparral Wisdom
To celebrate the magic and beauty of Nature & the chaparral
Category: Value of Native Species
Alien Shrubs From Mars?
In Pursuit of Logic: Part II of V Continuing our description of conversations we’ve had recently concerning chaparral, fire, and illogical thinking, Part II of our series shares an often-encountered opinion that in someway, somehow, one of our favorite chaparral shrubs is an unnatural,… Continue Reading “Alien Shrubs From Mars?”
The Seventh Rehab – Maintaining one’s mooring while the sirens call
I offer this lifeline to all of you who care about Nature, understand the magic it holds, but feel overwhelmed by those who want to rip it all out. There’s hope. But first, some background. You know the feeling when witnessing the destruction of… Continue Reading “The Seventh Rehab – Maintaining one’s mooring while the sirens call”
Create a Native Wildflower/Shrubland Ecosystem in Your Yard
Most people love the idea of creating a native wildflower meadow in their yard. There’s one primary problem, however, that often defeats the process – non-native weeds and grasses. The criminals? Some registered offenders include bur clover, with those nasty, little coiled balls; Bromus,… Continue Reading “Create a Native Wildflower/Shrubland Ecosystem in Your Yard”