Janis GomesMar 7, 2016Plant Profile: Blue-Eyed GrassWhile our welcome winter rains are forecast into March and April, my internal body clock is asking, "Is it spring yet?" From the look of...
Janis GomesJan 30, 2016Plant Profile: Silk TasselWhile most flowering natives are bedding down for the winter, a little drama can be found in the landscape on Mt. Sutro, some of it on...
Janis GomesNov 29, 2015Plant Profile: Pink Flowering CurrantWinter is here in the Bay Area, but some natives are already looking forward to the clear yet milder weather that spring will bring. One...
Christina RussoSep 1, 2015Plant Profile: Sticky Monkey FlowerSticky monkey flower (Mimulus aurantiacus) is a beautiful drought tolerant plant. The name “monkey flower” was given to this plant...
Christina RussoAug 11, 2015Plant Profile: Fringecup (Tellima grandiflora)Tellima grandiflora, commonly known as fringecup or big flower tellima, is a fragrant flowering plant native to California but can be...