Lester Rowntree
Lester Rowntree (1879-1979) pioneered the study, propagation, and conservation of California native plants. Through hundreds of magazine and journal articles, two critically acclaimed books,…
Topics: Environment
Re-oak Wine Country
The following account of a community’s remarkable response to tragedy is an excerpt of a story that appeared in the winter 2018 issue of Flora,…
Magical Thinking
Many of us who celebrate the beauty and other benefits of gardening are increasingly aware of changes in the environment that are impacting our gardens…
Protecting California’s Flora
It was a stormy March afternoon, but the rain had temporarily let up. As Michael Uhler knelt down next to a small plant and gently…
Preserving Species Diversity
As gardeners, we can help preserve the crucial diversity of flora and fauna in our world.
30 years of Observing Oaks at Stanford
Former Apple Senior Arborist, Dave Muffly, assesses the performance of oaks growing on Standford land.
How to Grow an Oak Tree from an Acorn
“Re-oaking” is a relatively recent term for a movement that took hold in California in the 1970s and 80s. The California Wildlife Foundation’s C…
Saving Tarboo Creek
Saving Tarboo Creek is the story of humans working to undo the impact of other humans on the natural environment. Author Scott Freeman and his…
Shinrin-Yoku
Shinrin-Yoku is a beautiful, small, quiet book with a powerful message. By connecting with nature we can enrich our lives and find relief from a world…