Agapostemon texanus

Agapostemon texanus

As the gardens and orchard were both newly installed this year, that part of the property has been host to numerous insect species since spring, some good, some bad, and a few ugly in recent months.  As we produce everything organically, we don’t spray here,...
Verbena lasiostachys

Verbena lasiostachys

Verbena lasiostachys (ver-BEE-na las-ee-oh-STAY-kis) is a deciduous perennial herb that is native to a variety of plant communities throughout California and Oregon. This species is commonly known as Western Vervain, Common Verbena, Western Verbena, or simply...
Coast Range Fence Lizard

Coast Range Fence Lizard

As mentioned previously, we have two primary species of lizard here at Curbstone Valley, Alligator Lizards (Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata), and Coast Range Fence Lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis bocourtii). The most common of the two species by far is the Coast...
Eriogonum grande rubescens

Eriogonum grande rubescens

Earlier this spring, in April, we attended the Going Native Garden Tour along the Peninsula, and after visiting some of the native Bay Area gardens on the tour, in the late afternoon, we met up with Town Mouse and Country Mouse, and Christine of Idora Design. ...