I like this series. Everyone makes videos of what they look like in fall winter and spring and its all well and good, but I want to see what plants I am thinking about planting do in summer also.
Anyone want to see dead-of-summer dormancy, contact me. My garden is 100% local native habitat, with zero watering. Amazing look, color, textures and fragrance. Scott, Artemisia is (I think) the most gorgeous when it gets to amber and iron coloring. Especially Montara. There are certain features to add to the soil/planting area like small "catch basins" 10" x 12" soil-depressions made of rocks/branches/logs/leaves that capture moisture and water that enhance/retain the hydration without watering, set near the root area. Thank you Scott for this series and especially educating reality for natives -- the ecological function -- so we can all come to LOVE Southern California seasons (we DO have them!) One design tip: Coyotebrush "Centennial" is stunning bright green in summer. Plant it with Artemisia Californica/Montara and buckwheat. The intense evergreen within the rusty, amber, bronze colors/textures of the deciduous is an impressive, artistic contrast that will mitigate a "weedy" look in the garden. Keep going Scott. We all need to celebrate SIESTA SUMMER in native gardens then anticipate the Fall/Winter and other seasons.🍂🌿🌻🐝🦋🦉🕷🐛
Thanks for the kind words Cynthia! I love the design tip. Your garden sounds beautiful. Where are you located? We would love to see pictures or perhaps visit sometime to document it! You can reach us via email at "design at cbwcd.org"
@@CBWCD Thank you Scott. I am in Diamond Bar CA. I'll be glad to send info. Walnut Valley Water District knows of my "Conejo Ridge Native Garden" - teaching garden. I have come to know "natural communities", learning more each season. I love the relationship with Nature at home.
I like this series. Everyone makes videos of what they look like in fall winter and spring and its all well and good, but I want to see what plants I am thinking about planting do in summer also.
Anyone want to see dead-of-summer dormancy, contact me. My garden is 100% local native habitat, with zero watering. Amazing look, color, textures and fragrance. Scott, Artemisia is (I think) the most gorgeous when it gets to amber and iron coloring. Especially Montara. There are certain features to add to the soil/planting area like small "catch basins" 10" x 12" soil-depressions made of rocks/branches/logs/leaves that capture moisture and water that enhance/retain the hydration without watering, set near the root area. Thank you Scott for this series and especially educating reality for natives -- the ecological function -- so we can all come to LOVE Southern California seasons (we DO have them!) One design tip: Coyotebrush "Centennial" is stunning bright green in summer. Plant it with Artemisia Californica/Montara and buckwheat. The intense evergreen within the rusty, amber, bronze colors/textures of the deciduous is an impressive, artistic contrast that will mitigate a "weedy" look in the garden. Keep going Scott. We all need to celebrate SIESTA SUMMER in native gardens then anticipate the Fall/Winter and other seasons.🍂🌿🌻🐝🦋🦉🕷🐛
Thanks for the kind words Cynthia! I love the design tip. Your garden sounds beautiful. Where are you located? We would love to see pictures or perhaps visit sometime to document it! You can reach us via email at "design at cbwcd.org"
@@CBWCD Thank you Scott. I am in Diamond Bar CA. I'll be glad to send info. Walnut Valley Water District knows of my "Conejo Ridge Native Garden" - teaching garden. I have come to know "natural communities", learning more each season. I love the relationship with Nature at home.
I'm establishing a few californicas right now and was surprised at how little dormancy they've experienced. Guess this won't last forever 😅
The first summer they often don’t go dormant if they get regular water - I’ve been surprised at that too