Surviving Through the Days Hummingbird Plants

Surviving Through the Days Hummingbird PlantsSurviving Through the Days; A California Indian Readerby Herbert W. Luthin The riches found in this unique collection of relatively unknown California Indian stories, poems, and myths, much of which existed only as oral literature, are enhanced by songs and telling anecdotes. Luthin has created a real treasure trove for those interested in literature, literary ethnography, and the words and thoughts of California's First Peoples.

the California cracker

Gently detach the cormlets and replant them in the loosened soil for next year's harvest

Black Button Sage has one of the finest fragrances of all

This deciduous shrub with striking yet delicate large

Later studies showed that Italian ryegrass put a chemical substance into the soil that prevented the re-establishment of native plants

earth-friendly place

it blooms early spring to late fall

and the women who made them

restoration

Plant bulbs 2-4" deep and 2-4" apart in late summer and early fall

Indian lettuce is often a Californian's first wild green

Unusually stable