Posts by forestlaurel
Bloom to Seed
Native habitat gardens don’t stop working when the flowers fade. In this month’s KBCZ interview, Linda explains why the seed stage is every bit as important as the bloom itself,…
Read MoreFrench Broom
A Beautiful Invader Every spring, dense walls of yellow line the roadsides and hillsides of the San Lorenzo Valley. That display is deceptive. French Broom was introduced to the San…
Read MoreFrench Broom: More Than Meets the Eye
French broom is everywhere in the San Lorenzo Valley right now—and ants are one reason. Rated among California’s most invasive plants by Cal-IPC, it spreads in surprising ways, and fire…
Read MoreFawns at the Pond: A Reminder of Why This Work Matters
A huge thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and supporters who came out for this morning’s cleanup at Lompico Pond. We were treated to a very special reminder…
Read MoreFoxtail
Hordeum murinum, Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens, Bromus diandrus A Grass With Many Names — and One Purpose “Foxtail” is not a single plant. It is a common name applied to…
Read MoreFoxtails: What We’re Seeing in the Valley
Foxtails spread quickly through disturbed areas, replacing native ground cover. Linda Skeff shares what to look for and what to do now.
Read MoreOverwintering & Spring Clean Up
Overwintering is not inactivity—it’s a critical part of the cycle. KBCZ Segment with Linda Skeff discussing Overwintering and Spring Clean-Up (or not!)
Read MoreAerial Ivy
Ivy in Trees: Where the Real Danger Happens Two Growth Phases: Juvenile and Adult Ground ivy is damaging. Aerial ivy is far more serious. Most people know ivy as a…
Read MoreCreating Native Habitat Naturally
In the San Lorenzo Valley, habitat begins at ground level. It begins with native plants rooted in soil shaped by winter rain and long dry summers — with leaf litter…
Read MoreLend a Hand at Highlands Park, Improving the Habitat along the San Lorenzo River
April 2, 2023 • 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Highlands Park • 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA We invite you to join us for a day of native habitat…
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