2009-10 Work Day #9: Seed Collecting

We went seed collecting at Nix, to Dilly then Barbara’s lake, including David, Kristen, Drew, Noelia, Kellan, Nicoli and Gigi (picture taker). It was only in 90’s, and a great day for heat stroke. Collected black sage, yerba mensa, verbena and more. The seed flats continue to be dug up and seed eaten by ??, so I did a cut out on caging David built, and put back over seed flats. Germination looks good on most flats. Argentine ants are setting up home this year, so we’ll have to work on that. (Click any pic to enlarge)

2009-10 Work Day #8: Seed Collecting

We went seed collecting along Willow Road and Laurel trail, including David, Kristen, Drew, John, and Trish. Many of the seed flats from last week have already sprouted! (Click any pic to enlarge)

2009-10 Work Day #7: Seed Flats

Preparation of seed flats for 2009-10 year. Sarah, Beth, Kellan, Drew, John, Noelia and guest appearance by Trish. (Click any pic to enlarge)

Plant List 2009-10

2009-10 Work Day #6

John, Beth, Kellan, Kristen and Noelia came out today. We reviewed IPM practices for the tree/shrubs, and Noelia and Kellan thinned foliage, especially on elderberry, took care of aphids and small outbreak of what appears to be white-fly. John and Kristen started on seed cleaning, and then were joined by Noelia and Kellan. All the available seed collected within this past year were cleaned, bagged and labeled. The bags will get an overnight stay in my freezer to take care of any critters. The 3 hour work day went by fast. Click any pic to enlarge.

2009-10 Work Day #5

John, Drew, Kellan and Noelia (1st timer). Ranger Barbara stopped by to chat after coming back from vacation. Noelia worked on ridding tree's of aphids and white-fly. John cleaned flats for seed flats and water outside plants. Kellan and Drew put up new shade-cloth sidings and assembled the new containers (we now have 5). I replaced the sprinkler heads over the potted-plants, and they appear to really do the job (about 5x gpm increase). We all arranged pots and put into old containers. I must add that Bette did bring treats by, as she does most work days... very thoughtful. All in all a very productive day. (Click any pic to enlarge)