Land8 | Blake Rothschild | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/blakerothschild/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Blake Rothschild is a member. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:45:50 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7ac9ee20a22a20e9481d4c5fbf6a321c S Mehta joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/64235/ Sat, 19 Feb 2022 02:43:59 +0000 0 550856287a9a096eac92362463ac287e Amelia joined the group Student Lounge https://land8.com/activity/p/62415/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:05 +0000 0 d931a9cd16ec3e98c0bda708ebc9c258 Amelia joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/62413/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:17:55 +0000 0 16c5d8384e71b10812a3ae4de8622c10 Sonja Zindovic joined the group Xerophytic Landscapes https://land8.com/activity/p/62293/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:57:40 +0000 0 4bf95ea658381849310f6b8ef1c3ad41 Sonja Zindovic joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/62290/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:56:27 +0000 0 0e3f18642852a1afe4a8e1783c1e0f07 Shaoyu Chen joined the group Student Lounge https://land8.com/activity/p/62123/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:21:48 +0000 0 aee4a6e90a952d031abf3ebfaedb0e24 Christine Gonzales joined the group Student Lounge https://land8.com/activity/p/60994/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:47:42 +0000 0 1e497ed3d62ca15f3d3bdeb53e8e951a Christine Gonzales joined the group UC Berkeley Extension https://land8.com/activity/p/60993/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:47:30 +0000 0 5dee373c9d04100c3e3634a72baf05f7 Christine Gonzales joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/60983/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:45:26 +0000 0 149e4fdb5366c501258b3e1758f87317 StudioCK joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/59643/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:39 +0000 0 f1ea3d2854f4c6f247ddc6c7dada734c StudioCK joined the group HOW TO MAKE THAT! https://land8.com/activity/p/59638/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:33 +0000 0 d9d0428ba12bc67edbb0d8462e910c28 Eddie Meyerholz joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/53958/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:44:31 +0000 0 0817aeccc0a6a39b62bdd3ae2fd6a68a Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Xerophytic Landscapes https://land8.com/activity/p/53756/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:36:55 +0000 0 b7730632b6e0555c3518358ace4b3893 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/53755/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:36:41 +0000 0 017b677c998bd4469678f4fb76fd2a6d Tonie C. posted an update in the group UC Berkeley Extension: bump https://land8.com/activity/p/22360/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:00:28 +0000 bump

]]> 0 8040ce146dca802c6415ce63cf2f386f Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group UC Berkeley Extension: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22361/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:17:20 +0000 What is LAbash?
LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a student run conference that serves as a platform for students from various universities to converge, exchange ideas and celebrate their passion for landscape architecture.
LAbash was conceptualized in 1970 by three students from the University of Guelph looking for an opportunity to…[Read more]

]]> 0 67263663786db71465ae524ff078f870 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group UC Berkeley Extension: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22362/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:43:09 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 cef6e14c57c6bbf6a55807da31060897 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group Student Lounge: Early registration for FIU LAbash 2012 has been extended for 1 week! https://land8.com/activity/p/29927/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:26 +0000 Early registration for FIU LAbash 2012 has been extended for 1 week!

]]> 0 1e2ab0b2873839b577399ed127005b64 Deborah Christman posted an update in the group California Native Plants: I have been using more Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point' up […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28929/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:21:29 +0000 I have been using more Baccharis pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’ up here in the East Bay of S.F. It seems to be an easy evergreen plant. So far, so good.

Has anyone had any problems with it after it has established?

Also what is your favorite Ceanothus and why?

]]> 0 b3cab99a4f4efc780850a7c9a6fe71c5 MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Hi all.  I'm working on a planting plan for a steep slope […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28930/ Tue, 31 May 2011 19:34:12 +0000 Hi all.  I’m working on a planting plan for a steep slope in an area that has plenty of DG (East San Diego) and need to add a burgundy color to the palette.  All of the other plants are xeric.  I’m hoping to find something that someone doesn’t need to prune (due to the steepness) but that will add color even if it’s deciduous. I’m using Ma…[Read more]

]]> 0 7e0aa8ae560d6b5a2e3fa18c66eec48c Johnny van Zyl posted an update in the group Student Lounge: Hi Does anyone have project info or links where I can find […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29928/ Tue, 24 May 2011 15:15:16 +0000 Hi
Does anyone have project info or links where I can find detail on landscape projects in Africa. Especially places out of South Africa.

]]> 0 468d9820e66232df0ac5ec3f1d1c77d9 samwel kimani posted an update in the group Student Lounge: i just feel in the right place thank you all. https://land8.com/activity/p/29929/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:43:51 +0000 i just feel in the right place thank you all.

]]> 0 c2c2bcd3e9bd7a90016971ef526e5531 samwel kimani posted an update in the group Student Lounge: samwel kimani, a fouth year student in bachelor of Landscape […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29930/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:43:04 +0000 samwel kimani, a fouth year student in bachelor of Landscape architecture from JKUAT-kenya .i am happy to to join the student lounge. please say hi.

]]> 0 fbf24c7a600b14c0e9495ccafc685b21 Mayra E. Vázquez posted an update in the group Student Lounge: Hello everyone, I'm 'surviving' the Masters in LA program at […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29931/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:57:05 +0000 Hello everyone, I’m ‘surviving’ the Masters in LA program at the Polytechinic University of Puerto Rico.

I have more more class to go, the thesis… uggg. Hopefully I will graduate in May 2011.

I’m looking forward to help and get help from all of you.

Take care. :))

]]> 0 cd13a4a9a08116b96c151e272a243602 ellena posted an update in the group UC Berkeley Extension: Thanks Andrew. I'll get in touch with Brian. https://land8.com/activity/p/22363/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:39:13 +0000 Thanks Andrew. I’ll get in touch with Brian.

]]> 0 4201c4adc94059362e6942c699752403 Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group UC Berkeley Extension: Hi ellena, Check out Terra Ferma. Brian Koch is the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22364/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:07:27 +0000 Hi ellena, Check out Terra Ferma. Brian Koch is the principal and has installed award winning designs by Andrea Cochran and Blasen Landscape Architects.

]]> 0 5560c969779ada2c401ed548a4c21b31 George Chacon posted an update in the group UC Berkeley Extension: Hi all, We're conducting our first ASLA Student Chapter […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22365/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:59:30 +0000 Hi all,

We’re conducting our first ASLA Student Chapter meeting via Skype next week. If interested, shoot me your Skype ID – or add me: ipoetry.

Thanks!

George Chacon
ASLA Student Chapter President at UCBX

]]> 0 e94b185dbee9cfe0a2103a151f477a1e ellena posted an update in the group UC Berkeley Extension: Hello, I am looking to team up with a Landscape Contractor […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22366/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:20:48 +0000 Hello, I am looking to team up with a Landscape Contractor to bid on new projects for small residential gardens in San Francisco. I also need a contractor who can advise/bid on a residential project where there is a significant drainage problem that needs to be solved through plantings and some minor engineering such as a swale or terracing. This…[Read more]

]]> 0 81f475383153764fe413e84915b22f44 romnick posted an update in the group Student Lounge: hello friends... I'm looking for some help, ideas, or […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29932/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:44:13 +0000 hello friends…
I’m looking for some help, ideas, or suggestions about my thesis topic (a sustainable waste management into a park or simply “Garbage Park”)…wherein, i want to run the park that depends on the sustainable waste management, like cost efficient and effective waste to energy methods and how it can be a sustainable,,,, etc…thanks…[Read more]

]]> 0 d07b946ae6f560180aa409d68111e80e Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Glenn, and all True that clients like to see green plants in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28931/ Tue, 25 May 2010 19:08:38 +0000 Glenn, and all
True that clients like to see green plants in the summer. Which is why some designers advocate a mix of native (80%) and non-native (20%) plants. The non-natives – which may require some summer water – stay green while the natives go summer brown.

]]> 0 983753014a683b7733046a05ccfd3cb1 Glenn Kranich posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Since many of our native plants go dormant in the summer as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28932/ Fri, 21 May 2010 14:20:55 +0000 Since many of our native plants go dormant in the summer as a survival technique to dry summers, I’m saying “advantageous for the summer-dry months” as it relates to the clients who prefer to see green plants and leaves still hanging onto their Buckeyes. Alternatively, Juncus, Western Sword Fern, and Iris, for instance, often receive summer water…[Read more]

]]> 0 98da9a36993520f1851bfbc3b8ca31ef Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Glenn Do you really need to irrigate these plants that you […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28933/ Thu, 20 May 2010 05:49:13 +0000 Glenn Do you really need to irrigate these plants that you mention in summer? They are native to N California, and so in a “natural” context do not get any summer water. Why would you need to irrigate them in a cultured situation?

]]> 0 73ead34a924b16f4f87ced34a8217607 Samantha posted an update in the group Student Lounge: I know many of you are concerned with the cost of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29933/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:48:05 +0000 I know many of you are concerned with the cost of Labash….well let me reassure you about what you are getting for the money!!!

2 dinners fully catered
2 lunches
Open bar for 3 nights…come on guys you can’t beat this
Tours (fees included in reg price)
Transportation to all of our events and tours
Amazing Lectures by: Mark Rios, Walter Hood,…[Read more]

]]> 0 d558391555d58124311e21f00803a0b1 Glenn Kranich posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Ashley- In urban settings, supplemental irrigation is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28934/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:58:17 +0000 Ashley- In urban settings, supplemental irrigation is advantageous for the summer-dry months. Specifically, I’ve used inline subsurface drip. Quality growing medium like compost is important too, along with mycorrhizal fungi applications to help plants thrive through root establishment. Some native plant material I have used are: Juncus…[Read more]

]]> 0 39d6b9f8ceb0387a388175892831f3c0 ashley cruz posted an update in the group California Native Plants: does anyone know how rain gardens thrive in the Bay Area? I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28935/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:29:21 +0000 does anyone know how rain gardens thrive in the Bay Area? I am wondering because right now, its the rainy season, so everything is getting a lot of water – but when it is summer and dry, how do the plants in the rain garden get their water? What plants do you suggest putting in the rain garden?

]]> 0 0fb6e5142ff3d6dc35327745e3090d32 Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Hello all For those of you in the San Fran Bay Area […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28936/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:49:19 +0000 Hello all
For those of you in the San Fran Bay Area registration for the tour of East Bay native plant gardens just opened. Went last year, will go again this year. http://www.BringingBacktheNatives.net

]]> 0 84af53f10cfaa8e0031cf8afdbc9afbe Peter Jensen posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Semiarundaria fastuosum is a good screen variety. Dense and upright. https://land8.com/activity/p/28937/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:37:07 +0000 Semiarundaria fastuosum is a good screen variety. Dense and upright.

]]> 0 2ccbca47eb9c6caa3d860c810f30525b Jason Bennink posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Just a thought from Soil Science perspective on reducing the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29095/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:37:52 +0000 Just a thought from Soil Science perspective on reducing the water requirements for any plant. Use lots of organic material and or peat moss around the plant,(not too much) and surround other areas with sand. Make sure the drip is going on the water holding material. Sand has the lowest affinity for water while clay has the highest and organic…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9f8b44c349fcc2dac95a4c276feab66 MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Two years after clearing the invasives in my part of the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28938/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:33:37 +0000 Two years after clearing the invasives in my part of the creekbed in my backyard – you know, plants like Arundo and Tamarisk (how did that get there?) and Washingtonia palms (we all know how that got there) – the birds were kind enough to plant 3 Quercus agrifolia and a Toyon that is now about 12′ high. None of these are requiring additional water…[Read more]

]]> 0 a772396eca5592d4617ea337b2be1e69 David Moorman posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Christmas berry!? They can make a landscape designer a hero! https://land8.com/activity/p/28939/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:39 +0000 Christmas berry!? They can make a landscape designer a hero!

]]> 0 7218ecd387dc734b6e4e2386b190df24 umit harite posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Hello, Hope to exchange knowledge and experience. Regards to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29096/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:11:35 +0000 Hello, Hope to exchange knowledge and experience. Regards to All. ümit harite from turkey

]]> 0 798b96dcf7d8b303508401e52af38b4c Rachma Kania posted an update in the group Student Lounge: Hi everyone.. I'm a last year student of Landscape […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29934/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:51:40 +0000 Hi everyone..
I’m a last year student of Landscape Architecture major in Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia ..
nice to meet you all..
hope that I can learn more in here..
😀

]]> 0 18f30ab7a7cd14dc8701c06ae188fe00 MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants: I'm a residential Landscape Designer in San Diego's East […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28940/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:53:20 +0000 I’m a residential Landscape Designer in San Diego’s East County. Has anyone mentioned Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano? They have a nice newsletter as well you can subscribe to.
I like to incorporate garden-friendly california natives in my designs.

]]> 0 ba235e2a8b34ab8ca997701ac608b65c Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Charles, This is probably easier to deal with in Phoenix as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29097/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:01:32 +0000 Charles, This is probably easier to deal with in Phoenix as most people don’t really expect anything to live here without water. Even natives. I don’t know how you can expect a plant that is used to regular and frequent irrigation at the grower, to suddenly become a plant that thrives with irregular and infrequent feeding.

]]> 0 5a59fe195f036bcde23f28bcc07cb7bf Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Ya Bill, all I know is when a local suburban city requires […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29098/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:54:51 +0000 Ya Bill, all I know is when a local suburban city requires the planting of natives in parking lot islands that get hammered by not only the heated asphalt but also the vehicle exhaust, I tend to shake my head. With pedestrians tromping through and no irrigation, it is just tough sledding. What we need is to educate the planners who write the…[Read more]

]]> 0 33994ba66c004e9384fde9f48862f1d7 João Bicho e Joana Carneiro, LDA posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: I Navid, the pine like plant looks like a grevilia flower. […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29099/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:41:48 +0000 I Navid, the pine like plant looks like a grevilia flower. I’m not sure but it’s similar.

]]> 0 84e7982d242f55c37c44039450f8eaad Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Ya Charles, all the natives around here grow in balls and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29100/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:16:54 +0000 Ya Charles, all the natives around here grow in balls and cubes. You never have to water them and they never grow past the 3′ dia. ball or cube. They even flower in colors that contrast well with the building they are planted next to. I love natives. They’re truely the answer to all your sustainable dreams. You just need more experience, buddy.

]]> 0 fd43faef80ff3267a7eda43392299ec6 Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: We are being asked more and more to do less and less […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29101/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:00:46 +0000 We are being asked more and more to do less and less irrigation on our projects here in and around Seattle. One might think, “so what, it is always raining in Seattle.” This is not quite true. We have had a very dry summer here but we are only about an inch below average for the year. Many native and non native plants are suffering, and will not…[Read more]

]]> 0 1c13ea9a6d45d126b594a6337b6ab579 Ernst Glaeser posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Hi folks, it's me on my lounge in Cairo, but active now in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29102/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:13:59 +0000 Hi folks, it’s me on my lounge in Cairo, but active now in Abu Dhabi.
This is the place to try all this xerophytic plants and other material.
Whenever I come into a new arid area I try to studdy the the vegetation off the beaten tracks. Potential natural vegetation is the best indicator to meet climat and geology. We only (I guess that is the…[Read more]

]]> 0 6242576c556108dc1d3fe7d7d590c77b Bethany Fee posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Hello- I'm new to the group! Currently our LA firm has been […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29103/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:32:04 +0000 Hello- I’m new to the group! Currently our LA firm has been dealing with the recent water restrictions- How do we (as Landscape Architects) get the word out that turf is no longer the San Diego landscape? We are in our 3rd consecutive year of drought and something has to change.

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