Podcast
February 2022
Learning the Land with Land Trust of Santa Cruz County Podcast
Laura Dannehl-Schickman interviews Matt Marshall on the critical role native plants play in restoring entire ecosystems.
Read MoreArticles & Insights
Knowledge and stories from the heart of California's native ecosystems.
Nursery News
May 2021
2021 Spring Growth at CCW
A visual update on the lush spring growth at our nursery this season.
Read More
Education
May 12, 2021
Central Coast Students Cultivating the Climate
Local first-graders in the Santa Cruz Mountains are becoming environmental stewards by planting native trees in fire-affected areas.
Read More
Restoration
May 2021
Ecological Restoration on Steep Slopes
Restoring native habitats on steep terrain requires specialized techniques to manage erosion and ensure long-term stability.
Read More
Restoration
May 2021
Adobe Creek in Los Altos Hills
A bank restoration project along Adobe Creek focused on enhancing habitat and stabilizing the sensitive riparian corridor.
Read More
Restoration
October 2020
Restoring the Landscape After the Fire
Advice on how to help your landscape recover naturally after a wildfire, including infrastructure assessment and invasive plant management.
Read More
Plant Spotlight
September 2020
Red Osier Dogwood: A Plant for Every Season
The Red Osier Dogwood offers year-round visual appeal and vital ecological services, from erosion control to supporting pollinators.
Read More
Nursery News
September 2020
September Foliage at CCW
A collection of native plants showing off their early autumn colors at our nursery.
Read More
Plant Spotlight
August 2020
Symphyotrichum chilense: Lavender Lover of Bees and Butterflies
The California Aster is a drought-resistant powerhouse that provides crucial late-season nectar for pollinators.
Read More
Nursery News
May 2020
May Flowers at CCW
A visual journey through the peak bloom of our native species this May.
Read More
Plant Spotlight
April 2020
Trilliums for the Shade Garden
Trilliums are prized for their beauty and longevity, but they require patience and ethical sourcing for a successful shade garden.
Read More
Nursery News
March 2020
Silver Linings and Springtime Flowers
Resilience in the face of change: our plants continue to thrive as we adapt to new ways of working and caring for our watershed.
Read More
Restoration
February 2020
A Changing Tide: San Francisquito Creek Project
Innovative restoration strategies for floodplain mitigation and riverbank revegetation in response to sea level rise.
Read More
Nursery News
February 2020
Oak and Manzanita: Exciting Research at CCW
Using a scientific approach to improve nursery production efficiency and plant health through rigorous studies on oaks and manzanitas.
Read More
Landscaping
January 2020
Creating a Coastal Meadow/Lawn Alternative
Replace thirsty lawns with beautiful coastal meadows that support local pollinators and require minimal water.
Read More
Landscaping
January 2020
From Weedy Mess to Native Garden Oasis
A case study on using sheet mulching and native plantings to transform a neglected yard into a thriving ecosystem.
Read More
Landscaping
October 2019
Fall Pruning: Tips and Tricks for the Changing Season
How to tidy up your native garden and prepare it for winter dormancy and healthy spring growth.
Read More
Restoration
September 2019
Habitat Restoration Success Along Stevens Creek
A look at the multi-phase restoration project that transformed a riparian corridor into a vibrant sanctuary for wildlife.
Read More--Deanna-Giuliano-(botanist).jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Landscaping
September 2019
An Autumn Walk Through a Native Garden
Sauntering through a home garden designed with local micro-habitats for peak autumn beauty and wildlife engagement.
Read More
Plant Spotlight
August 2019
Manzanita Diversity in California
California is home to the most diverse manzanita species in the world, thriving in everything from alpine heights to coastal fog.
Read More
Nursery News
August 2019
Pre-Delivery Pear-baiting for Phytophthora
Using pears as a bio-indicator to ensure our nursery stock is clean and free of catastrophic plant pathogens.
Read More
Plant Spotlight
July 2019
California Dutchman's Pipe and the Pipevine Swallowtail
Protecting the rare Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly by planting its exclusive host plant, the California Dutchman's Pipe.
Read More
Restoration
June 2019
Restoring Coastal Prairie at UCSC Coastal Science Campus
A large-scale project involving over 100,000 native plants to restore one of California's most biologically diverse and dwindling ecosystems.
Read More
Landscaping
June 2019
California Native Plants for Small Shady Corners
Exploring the diverse palette of shade-tolerant natives that thrive in the narrow nooks and dark edges of urban gardens.
Read More
Education
April 2019
Being an Advocate for the Wildflowers
Admiring California's super blooms responsibly to protect future seed banks and pollinator habitats.
Read More
Landscaping
March 2019
Employee Garden: Jessica's Redwood Shade Garden
A transformation from invasive veldtgrass to an ethereal woodland oasis using redwood-compatible native species.
Read More
Restoration
March 2019
Volunteering with the San Lorenzo Estuary Restoration
Community-driven efforts to enhance and protect the flora and fauna of the San Lorenzo River's sensitive estuary habitat.
Read More
Plant Spotlight
February 2019
Give Bees a Chance: The Yellow-Faced Bumblebee
The most common West Coast native bee is a champion pollinator with fascinating colony behaviors and buzz-pollination techniques.
Read More
Restoration
February 2019
Innovative Restoration Along the Guadalupe River
Using decompacted soil trenches and biochar to mitigate floods and revegetate the banks of a high-tech city's riparian highway.
Read More
Plant Spotlight
January 2019
Toyon: A Plant of Many Names and Uses
Often called 'California Holly,' the Toyon is a versatile native shrub with a rich cultural history and high wildlife value.
Read More
Restoration
January 2019
Battling Invasive Species Along Bear Creek
A look at the organic, hand-removal methods used to protect the sensitive riparian habitat of Bear Creek from invasive plants.
Read More
Nursery News
January 2019
Best Management Practice Success at CCW
A stringent set of clean production protocols ensures our nursery stock is free of destructive pathogens like Phytophthora.
Read More