Robin Y. Rivet 4/6

Oct 1

NEXT MEETING: Growing Proteas With Daniel MacDonald Of Mt Woodson Flora, Oct. 19, Oasis RB In-person Only

(NOTE: This is Not a hybrid meeting, there will be NO Zoom this time, but the meeting might be recorded for our YouTube channel if all...

Apr 1, 2021

TREES, PLEASE! What Tree is This?

By Robin Y Rivet. I’m ‘fessing up. I get too many calls to identify commonly cultivated tree species, but the task is daunting due to the...

Feb 1, 2021

TREES, PLEASE! Viruses, Variegation & Genetic Mutation

The coronavirus is on everyone’s mind. COVID-19 has caused extreme loss of life - but few people understand what a virus is - and what it is

Dec 1, 2020

TREES, PLEASE! Join: Kate Sessions Commitment

Imagine a natural, low-water garden blooming with the beautiful and unique flora of California native plants, attracting a large diversity

Oct 1, 2020

TREES, PLEASE! Persimmons – Pretty & Plump

Bite down carefully. If it’s meltingly soft and syrupy, or spicy-sweet and crunchy, both textures might be ripe persimmons. The Oriental per

Aug 1, 2020

TREES, PLEASE! How Do Trees Become “Native”?

A global pandemic is forcing humans to consider their collective vulnerability, while humbled individuals are expected to hover in place - r

Jun 1, 2020

TREES, PLEASE! FREE Trees, Please!

The virus pandemic is creating tight budgets, but more time to garden. Planting new trees should not be costly.

Apr 1, 2020

TREES, PLEASE: Are Your Trees Drinking Enough? Calculate…

Although April showers may offer some respite, most yard trees will soon rely solely on you for a drink. Unfortunately, that dependence ofte