Burwell Botanica

05/24/2018

Super rare plant usually only seen in botanical gardens, the Titan arum aka Co**se Flower is in bloom at Green Giant Hydroponics, LLC in Lotus, California

Come on down to Green Giant and see this amazing and rare flower! Our Titan Arum aka “Co**se Flower” is in bloom! Stop by to smell this super rare plant and you will see why it’s called a Co**se Flower!

05/22/2018

Almost done with the w**d pulling at this beautiful display garden. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, butterfly garden for sunset zone 7. Plants include eschscholzia californica, coccinus coggygria, phormium sp., stipa, buddleja davidii, allysum, and more!

12/29/2017

03/17/2017

Here are the latest series of pictures showing my progress on my raised garden bed using the Hügelkultur method. I try to use only materials that are onsite or free and easily available. Click the pics to learn more.

03/15/2017

Free wildflower seeds to attract bees!

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03/15/2017

There's a symphony of bees in my cotton willow tree. At least that's what I think it is. It's interesting and fun to move into a new place and get to know what's growing here and what kind of wildlife likes to visit.

02/09/2017

Hey Bay Area plant geek friends-Check out this awesome opportunity!

CNPS is hiring! We're igniting our movement to restore nature one garden at a time, and we need a high-octane Outreach Coordinator to make it a reality. Sound like someone you know? Here are the details. http://bit.ly/2k4MGs8

01/18/2017

Hi Everyone! I know I haven't posted in a while, and well it's because I've moved to the California foothills in Gold Country. Join me on my new adventure as I build a permaculture garden. Onsite are fruit trees- apples, figs, and walnuts. There is a giant composted pile. It has already snowed a couple times and another weeklong rain and snowstorm arrives today. This site will require pruning and thinning to start, which will give me much needed supplies for a Hügelkultur bed! I'm excited for the new beginnings and this weather is giving me lots of time to observe, contemplate, (create art) and plan for the future.

08/14/2016

Camping fire starter kits! $4 each or two for $6. Great to start your evening fall campfire. Or get a starter with some kindling for $10, two for only $15. Doesn't it suck to get bonfire wood and not be able to get it going without a ton of lighter fluid??
? My special and natural fire starter will not disappoint. I will take video on my next trip this week to show you how awesome these are. I am also open to trade for farm fresh veggies & eggs :)

03/10/2016

Borage for BEES. Another plant considered a w**d. I planted some, by my bell pepper starts. Since it's thought of negatively I'm sure just about anyone wouldn't mind if you knocked on their door asking if it were ok to remove some. Bees might even return the favor and pollinate the flowers of the food we grow.

03/01/2016

Great reason to wear leather gloves and long sleeves when clearing out a garden. You may even find justification to keep some of the 'w**ds' around, especially in the far reaches of your property that you don't go to often. A lot of w**ds are actually host to beneficial insects, as well as nutritionally delicious like this one! I've cooked up the tender shoots like I would cook up any greens.

01/28/2016

Know what makes me happy? Free seeds!!