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The Hori Hori Garden Knife: A Versatile Tool Rooted in History
Gardening enthusiasts are always on the lookout for reliable and versatile tools to enhance their gardening experience — the hori hori knife might be the answer.
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Observing the Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park and Garapito Canyon Trail
Striking out on a mid-week trek, I observed the native plants and habitats of the Santa Monica Mountains in May.
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Observing the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in May
An impromptu naturalist trip around the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in Los Angeles in the month of May, 2023.
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June Wildflowers in Bloom: A Colorful California Delight
As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, California’s diverse landscapes burst with vibrant wildflowers.
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Conserving Water in Southern California
Southern California is known for its arid climate and frequent droughts. That’s why it’s important to conserve water and help reduce their impact.
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Starting a Native Plant Garden in Southern California Hardiness Zone 10
Gardening with native plants is becoming increasingly popular due to their many benefits, including improved soil health, reduced water use, and support of local wildlife populations.
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Drought Tolerant vs. Native Plants
Drought-tolerant and native are two categories of plants with many overlapping similarities. Drought-tolerant plants can go for long periods with low water availability without suffering damage or dying. This means they can usually tolerate long periods of drought and higher heat. Most of these plants have evolved to live in arid and semi-arid environments. Their…
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How To Start A Community Garden
Food and nutrition are important elements in any sustainable community. Fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy air, and a sense of community with those who live, work and go to school around you. One of the best ways to achieve this in a neighborhood is by starting a community garden. A great resource in that process is…
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Observing the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in July
California Naturalist Outing Sepulveda Basin Wildlife reserve11 a.m.-1 p.m. Route: Entering space from the dirt parking lot below the archery fields. Weather: Hot, 80 °F at start and 101 °F at end. Sky was mostly clear, air was humid and heavy. Location in May, 2023 I began this excursion by entering from the north of…
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Solar is the Only Option
I am firmly concluding that solar energy is the only way to go. With fuel costs rising, drought becoming an annual occurrence in the west, and annual heat emergencies getting worse and worse. We need to find alternatives to old systems of energy production that, as the temperatures go up, continue to fail, and expose…
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Exploring Urban Ecosystems and Patch Ecology 