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Speaking Engagement: Permeable Hardscaping Lecture & Workshop

Posted on April 23, 2015

Another speaking engagement! On Saturday, May 16, I will be speaking once again on a topic related to coping with the historic drought: Permeable Hardscaping. My talk is being hosted by Garden for the Environment, the organic demonstration garden on 7th and … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Design: Drought Tolerance

Posted on January 11, 2015

One thing I hear all the time – perhaps more than anything else in design requests – is drought tolerance. Besides doing my own designs and installations, I field the initial design requests for the design team at Flora Grubb … Continue reading →

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Speaking Engagement: “Life After Lawn” Sustainable Lawn Replacement Workshop

Posted on October 21, 2014

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Well, I’m at it again! This Saturday, I’ll be speaking for TWO HOURS at a workshop on sustainable gardening with a focus on replacing lawns! My talk is being hosted by Garden for the Environment, the organic demonstration garden on 7th … Continue reading →

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Death and Destruction

Posted on April 2, 2014

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We had an exciting time last weekend. Not “exciting” as in “Whee!” but “exciting” as in adrenaline. A heavy rain managed to bring down a seriously large tree down the block from us! The block of Hartford Street in the … Continue reading →

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boZannical Design + Installation: The Postage Stamp Updated (Before and After)

Posted on February 9, 2014

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Recently I wrote about plans to update a neighbor’s little postage-stamp of a garden I had planted a year ago. A couple weekends ago I did the job, and am looking forward to tackling their back yard soon. As I’d … Continue reading →

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Installation: Re-licking a Postage Stamp

Posted on December 7, 2013

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A year ago this week I planted a little postage-stamp of a garden for a neighbor of mine around the corner on Castro, and they recently contacted me to “freshen up” the space. I’d originally planted a succulent garden for them, … Continue reading →

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Urban Hike: Mt. Davidson and the Jebus Stick

Posted on December 1, 2013

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Wow, long time no Urban Hike! Actually, I’ve been out on several. Many, even. For some reason I’ve just neglected to post pix from these journeys. Time to break the trend. 🙂 This summer I’ve explored Golden Gate Park, Mount Sutro, … Continue reading →

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Portola Garden District Tour 2013

Posted on September 15, 2013

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The Portola Garden District Tour for 2013 has been set! It’s scheduled for later this month – Saturday, September 28th, 10am-3pm. Tickets are $25 each/$40 for two. Visit their official website, and Like their Facebook page. You can purchase tickets … Continue reading →

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Philodendron Love

Posted on March 26, 2013

Recently I came across the video below and just had to share it. The not-so-subtle sexiness is really quite amusing, not to mention it’s just fascinating to see what’s done to pollinate them outside of their native habitat. I took … Continue reading →

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Urban Hike: Mt. Tamalpais

Posted on February 17, 2013

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My friend Fennel has been following my Urban Hike posts, and after my Point Bonita Lighthouse one said he could show me the bus route to the top of Mt. Tamalpais, north of SF in Marin County, and take me … Continue reading →

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