1st planting

Ranger Barbara asked for a plot showing CA native grasses. So Nanci, Sara, Emily, David and Robert planted the 100 sy plot. We were also working out details effective with groups.
We planted Giant needle grass, Achnatherum coronatum, Purple needle grass, Nassella pulchra, and Juncus pantens. 188 plants, 1.75hrs, 5 people = 22 plants/person/hour.
The technique we used: water plants, dig hole, fill hole with water and allow drain, place plant in hole and fill with dirt. Plants are placed roughly 1 yard apart. Its important to keep the flow of people with plants and water going so as not to trample the work you’ve done. See slideshow for more pictures. (Click any pic to enlarge)

Nursery 2006 plant inventory

What a great volunteer effort this planting year: nearly 1,500 plants. Three times the number of plants promised! Granted we still need to get the plants in the ground, but we have bountiful progress so far. Might I remind the reader that all seeds for these plants were collected by the same volunteers. See slideshow for more pictures. (Click any pic to enlarge)

Nursery bobcat patrol

Ranger Barbara sighted this bobcat, estimated at 30lbs, which she believes is the reason there are so few rabbits or squirrels in the Nursery area. (Click any pic to enlarge)

"Bumping up" work day

Monkey Flower: Emily, Nanci and Sara. CA Sagebrush: Sarah and Ramsey. This wraps up getting plants ready....planting season begins soon. See slideshow for more pictures. (Click any pic to enlarge)

Ending Seed Inventory

Over 15 different volunteers helped collect seed within LCWP this season; many are also Nursery volunteers; pictured is David and Sarah. Seed collecting is sweaty, tick infested, and hard work. We collected over 10 pounds, enough to easily do 1.2 acres. We’ll use this seed to restore plots and complement plantings. Much of our seed collection is focused on California Native “weedy” types: Deer Weed, Tar Weed, Golden Bush. See slideshow for more pictures. (Click any pic to enlarge)

Seed flat crew

front: Sarah, David, Nanci, Anne
back: me, Ranger Barbara, Gloria
Seed flats in 16x16" trays with Gardener's Supply Seed Germination mix. Seed collected from within the park, by the same group!
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The Nursery gets a new roof

Unable to get this job done without Ranger Larry and Francisco! Polyfilm and 50% shade cloth roofs. 400 gallons rain collection system. See slideshow for more pictures. (Click any pic to enlarge)