Cudweeds
This summer, we appear to have two predominant species of cudweeds growing on the property. Both plants are members of the Asteraceae (sunflower) family. At present, the genera for these species appears to be in flux, but currently the accepted genus for both of...
Campanula prenanthoides
Despite recent temperatures in the 90’s, yesterday our coastal marine layer was so dense that we didn’t see the sun all day. Our daytime high was a mere 64 degrees. A perfect day for weeding! This year we have hand weeded the orchard so we could best...
Corallorhiza maculata
I went for a walk this morning to survey the perimeter of the deer fence. We spent some time a week ago reinforcing the fence along the ground as we’d seen more evidence of the deer pushing underneath. This morning’s walk was to see if any deer had...
Rosa gymnocarpa
When asked if we’re growing any roses here, my usual response is no. Technically though, that’s not true. We do have roses here at Curbstone Valley. Wild native roses. Rosa gymnocarpa, also known as the baldhip rose (gymnocarpa means ‘bare...
Eschscholzia californica
The California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) was selected as the State flower by the California State Floral Society, in December 1890. Other native flowers under consideration at the time were the Mariposa Lily (Calochortus), and Matilija Poppy (Romneya). The...
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