Groups – Activity – June Liu

Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

I agree with Heather about building a track record of using the SSI. It is through application in the real world that tools like the SSI show their strengths and value.

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

I am anxious to see the outcome of the pilot projects. I think the real world application and testing of Sites is of the upmost importance and we will learn a great deal from this process.

In order to continue building natural capital through the design construction and maintenance of regenerative systems, we need to see the application of…[Read more]

Steven Rodie posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

Hi Heather! You and I have had many past conversations when you were in the trenches with SSI. So what are your current thoughts from your new perspective relative to what needs to happen to keep the SSI momentum going? Is practical application the key….or are there other issues that are just as critical?

You’ve been a great resource…..hope…[Read more]

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. After completing the 2009 report, I resigned as project manager of the Sustainable Sites Initiative to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with my 7 month old son. I am excited to hear your thoughts and concentrate more strongly on the practical application of the…[Read more]

Glenn Kranich posted an update in the group California Native Plants 14 years, 10 months ago

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]

STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 10 months ago

The only requirement for running for office is being a citizen and the ability to raise money.

Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 10 months ago

The legislator happens to be a brick mason. I heard that only 30 percent of the people in the Washington legislature have college degrees. This might say something about their lack of support for teachers, colleges and universities.

Ray Freeman posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 10 months ago

Aren’t politicians wonderful? Did he do an apprenticeship to qualify for the bar exam?

ashley cruz posted an update in the group California Native Plants 14 years, 10 months ago

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?

Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 10 months ago

In order to pass the new practice act in Washington, we had to capitulate to a legislator who said he “is an apprentice kind of guy”. So now the state LA Board is drawing up rules for the act’s implementation. One of the areas being addressed is this aspect of the legislation. As it stands now, the law gives a big boost to kids of licensed…[Read more]

Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group California Native Plants 14 years, 10 months ago

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

Susan Murray posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 10 months ago

Katrina – Sorry I accidentally posted a question about the practice tests to your discussion earlier !!

STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 10 months ago

Katrina,
If your program is LAAB accredited, then you should be fine. Email me priviately and I can make some recommendations for you to address the LATC staff.
Stephanie

Peter Jensen posted an update in the group California Native Plants 14 years, 10 months ago

Semiarundaria fastuosum is a good screen variety. Dense and upright.

Alexandru Gheorghe posted an update in the group Middle East Landscape 14 years, 11 months ago

Hey there ! I joined this group beacause I’m interested in working in ME and I hope mabe I can find some sugestions on how to do this. Glad to be here. If anyone has a tip on this idea I would be glad and very happy to read it. thanks!

MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants 15 years ago

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]

David Moorman posted an update in the group California Native Plants 15 years ago

Christmas berry!? They can make a landscape designer a hero!

Marin Ginev posted an update in the group Middle East Landscape 15 years ago

Hi All,
Steve has created a great group, where every one could exchange information for ME and how the landscape business is going on. Let’s use it .
Thanks a lot for the effort Steve.
Marin