Thursday, October 1, 2009

Purple needlegrass (Stipa pulchra, Nassella pulchra) was designated the official state grass of California in 2004.

This article (FREMONTIA A Journal of the California Native Plant Society, 1981) makes the argument that Stipa pulchra (Nassella pulchra) is the best candidate for the restoration of native grasslands. A widespread, native perennial bunchgrass that can live for 150 years, purple needlegrass ranges from the Oregon border into northern Baja California.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Turtle Bay Arboretum Plant Talks & Workshops

Plant Talks & Workshops:

Plant Talks are now free to Turtle Bay members and volunteers and $3 for nonmembers.

Workshops are as priced.

Plant Talks & Workshops participants will receive a coupon for 10% off Nursery

purchases made on the day of the Plant Talk or Workshop.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The Mystery of Masting in Trees

Some people have observed a bumper crop of acorns this year. This fine article addresses: "Some trees reproduce synchronously over large areas, with widespread
ecological effects, but how and why?"

Growing California Oaks

Collecting, storing and planting acorns

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Home Landscaping For Fire

This is a link to a superb publication from the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, that summarizes the lecture given by Wendi Chico, a founder of the Fire Safe Council in northern Shasta County, at the Turtle Bay Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, July 18, 2009.

Astronomy Picture of the Day