Gardening With a Wild Heart - Judith Lowry's Blog

Restorative Holiday

Restorative Holiday

The Bolinas Lagoon in November The reassuring sounds of rain on the roof (Nov. 26, 30) make it easy to dream  of rest, even while we work. The rain aids...

Restorative Holiday

The Bolinas Lagoon in November The reassuring sounds of rain on the roof (Nov. 26, 30) make it easy to dream  of rest, even while we work. The rain aids...

In Praise of the Volunteer

In Praise of the Volunteer

Here at Larner Seeds, we take pleasure watching plants appear unbidden in unexpected corners of the garden. Most gardeners know the joy of the volunteer plant: an exuberant winter squash...

In Praise of the Volunteer

Here at Larner Seeds, we take pleasure watching plants appear unbidden in unexpected corners of the garden. Most gardeners know the joy of the volunteer plant: an exuberant winter squash...

Return of the Prairie: Native Grasses for the Gardener

Return of the Prairie: Native Grasses for the G...

"Grasslands are not a drive-by landscape. Unless you get out in them and observe, you will never understand how diverse they are, and how much is going on." -Newsletter of...

Return of the Prairie: Native Grasses for the G...

"Grasslands are not a drive-by landscape. Unless you get out in them and observe, you will never understand how diverse they are, and how much is going on." -Newsletter of...

Take A Leap of Faith

Take A Leap of Faith

A Leap of Faith: Sometimes customers ask, "If I convert my garden to native plants, what will the results be? Which birds and insects will reappear, and when? How long...

Take A Leap of Faith

A Leap of Faith: Sometimes customers ask, "If I convert my garden to native plants, what will the results be? Which birds and insects will reappear, and when? How long...

Why Natives?

Plant communities have secrets. Some we know, most we do not. They have to do, among other things, with plant interactions with insects, birds, and mammals. Some are of staggering...

Why Natives?

Plant communities have secrets. Some we know, most we do not. They have to do, among other things, with plant interactions with insects, birds, and mammals. Some are of staggering...

A Plant is not a Couch

By popular request, we are bringing back our longtime motto: A Plant is Not a Couch. Here's what we mean. Many customers, especially those new to gardening, seem victims of "plant anxiety."...

A Plant is not a Couch

By popular request, we are bringing back our longtime motto: A Plant is Not a Couch. Here's what we mean. Many customers, especially those new to gardening, seem victims of "plant anxiety."...