Non-Natives | Curbstone Valley

French Oak, and Fall Flowers

by Clare | Sep 13, 2011 | Farm Blog, Garden, Non-Natives

California produces approximately 90% of all wine produced in the United States[1]. Many wines are aged in oak barrels, as the oak imparts desirable buttery, or vanilla, flavors to the wine. New barrels impart more flavor to wines than old barrels, and depending on...

Going to Seed II – Non-Natives

by Clare | Jun 17, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Invasives, Non-Natives

Yesterday we showed you a few of our native plants that are starting to set seed, plants that we hope will continue to grow and fill in over the years. Unfortunately, we also have a number of uninvited guests that like to call Curbstone Valley home. I’m not...