Land8 | Mark Simmons | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/marksimmons/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Mark Simmons is a member. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:57:03 +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 d931a9cd16ec3e98c0bda708ebc9c258 Amelia joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/62413/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:17:55 +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 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 a22b60ea5b830f12e8a1534dfa9b8a49 Jael Wagoner, PLA, ASLA joined the group Graphics Teacher Workshops https://land8.com/activity/p/60786/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:04:27 +0000 0 cb39f5a3b18780be3ca0e1b200285ab0 StudioCK joined the group Graphics Teacher Workshops https://land8.com/activity/p/59646/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:46 +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 699855053b12907a5ec5bf5e1b6e597d StudioCK joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59610/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:26:54 +0000 0 42bc07974adb812708ae94ddd37a9d8f Vijay joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59483/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:23:43 +0000 0 ebe04109273b2ffbaf3693b0848d3c01 Premier Concepts posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All, I have been working in the landscape irrigation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/59444/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:18:27 +0000 Hi All,
I have been working in the landscape irrigation design & installation for my clients and specialize in drip irrigation system as I find it’s the most suitable system of irrigating your lawn & area while checking for the water loss I just wanted to ask what’s the one irrigation system that you think is best. Let me know if you want to know…[Read more]

]]> 0 82c80f31eaf13a8bf876b66e2a2c071d Premier Concepts joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59443/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:10:50 +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 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 53975cd83b1c86ae420f8bc028ef786e Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Graphics Teacher Workshops https://land8.com/activity/p/53751/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:35:16 +0000 0 e361ef0856d9328f3dad05bb34189d44 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/53748/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:34:03 +0000 0 fab3f5091a46812326b7bfeff88b6b9a STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops: Live in Southern California? Come join Richard Scott as he […] https://land8.com/activity/p/24729/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:52:28 +0000 Live in Southern California? Come join Richard Scott as he teaches Sketching on Location at UCLA Extension.
November 19, 2016 Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
December 2 and 10 Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Still a few seats left!
Sign up here:

]]> 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 5199d177e3fd04fb971d787b0601aaa8 prakash joshi posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all, I am an irrigation designer from India. Please keep […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22197/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:18:42 +0000 Hi all,
I am an irrigation designer from India. Please keep me in mind if you require a designer to outsource your projects. my mail id is prakash.joshi2106@gmail.com.

Thanks

]]> 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 098b985afe1fa14241d6b218324fdc1f Yucel Coban posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All! I'd like to offer you an irrigation tube, which is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22198/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:08:03 +0000 Hi All!
I’d like to offer you an irrigation tube, which is to be digged under the plant/grass into soil (20 cm). Tube will ‘sweaten’ the water through porous surface and feed water to root system. Absolutely easy and water saving!!
Please feel free to contact me for support!
 
Yucel 

]]> 0 09c569d3376b3c3fc306d310851bf679 Doug Prouty posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Has anyone designed a commercial or residential irriation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22199/ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:19:58 +0000 Has anyone designed a commercial or residential irriation system with HTPE pipe?

]]> 0 12f85c586ed112b2e79e050aa66ee485 Richard E. Scott posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops: I wanted to explain the comment below about me no long […] https://land8.com/activity/p/24730/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:04:46 +0000 I wanted to explain the comment below about me no longer teaching graphics workshops after 2011 (from good friend Brandon Reed).  From mid-year 2011 forward, I’ll be teaching fine art workshops (drawing, watercolor, and oil painting).  I have no plans on teaching Color Mastery or Freehand Perspective Sketching (workshops aimed at Landscape…[Read more]

]]> 0 e97d76e9eeea7d8164c9404576eac778 Jared Chase posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops: I just signed up for the Color Mastery Class in February.  […] https://land8.com/activity/p/24731/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:22:38 +0000 I just signed up for the Color Mastery Class in February.  If anybody is interested in splitting the cost of a hotel room, feel free to send me a message.

]]> 0 343407f769a6b0437d49004d6fc6ba9a Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops: Just a quick note for all of you who were ever considering […] https://land8.com/activity/p/24732/ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:34:45 +0000 Just a quick note for all of you who were ever considering taking a Color Mastery or Perspective Sketching Class from Richard Scott….He has just informed me that this year will be his last year that he will EVER BE TEACHING these classes! So if you were ever thinking of taking one…Please go to http://www.graphicsteacher.com and sign up today! I can…[Read more]

]]> 0 83d5b1ddc371e42d3bbe78b56641d4d1 Emily T posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops: would anyone be interested in selling their used workbooks […] https://land8.com/activity/p/24733/ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:11:09 +0000 would anyone be interested in selling their used workbooks from the workshops to me? I live in Australia and in the near future, not able to travel to the States to attend the graphic workshops.

]]> 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 07149dd788545f430f2a2c6cb3bda85f Ruthie Wanjiku posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all, I am currently working on a landscape design for a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22200/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:18:41 +0000 Hi all,
I am currently working on a landscape design for a parking lot in an arid area. Which is the best irrigation sytem to use, taking note that the island is 2metres wide?Where can i get more information on irrigation design?

]]> 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 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 497cbf46af31a0ebcb5a1031d185ebaf Jim Del Carpio posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All, A little Bio. for your consumption. I started […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22201/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:57:16 +0000 Hi All,
A little Bio. for your consumption. I started irrigation design in 2001 in Arizona. Worked with a L. A. in Arizona, who exclusively went after IRRIG. projects. He did very well, However I wanted to grow to other areas and moved on. Jump to the present, In the last office I worked in (March 2009), My billable hours for Irrigation Design was…[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 243fd3533c49f9789276e2d9af9609c6 Sara Fix posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello fellow irrigation designers! I am taking the Certified […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22202/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:11:53 +0000 Hello fellow irrigation designers! I am taking the Certified Landscape irrigation Auditor Exam in the beginning of October and was wondering if anyone has the 2007 manual? Let me know if you would be willing to part with it! Thanks 🙂

]]> 0 a4fd659ced46434de0fae2256fe0cd7f Burcu Tiryaki posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all.. I just joined the group..I use eaglecad for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22203/ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:51:05 +0000 Hi all.. I just joined the group..I use eaglecad for irrigation projects for 7years. It also runs in Autocad. You may test yourself by freeware version if you want…
Greeting from İstanbul…

]]> 0 9c35d99cad31ae0142512f315ab3aa35 jared jones posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Rob- We use Land FX; which it sounds like the same setup as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22204/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:53:10 +0000 Rob-

We use Land FX; which it sounds like the same setup as Raincad. It is extremely simple to pick up on and their support is like no other. We have been using it for almost 5 years now without one complaint. I would give them a call and talk to their rep if you are interested.

]]> 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 66496cde0675e9fbf9fddebd38dca0e0 Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Does anyone here have experience with Leit solar […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22205/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:29:01 +0000 Does anyone here have experience with Leit solar controllers? Any issues with long wire runs, durability, etc?

Thanks in advance

]]> 0 de079d5cdf93b352fb411bb3e1744733 Jonathan J. Bob posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops: This past weekend I took Richard Scott's Sketching on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/24734/ Thu, 21 May 2009 01:55:31 +0000 This past weekend I took Richard Scott’s Sketching on Location Workshop in Central Park. Great class. Twelve “students” from high school junior to college students to middle-aged designers. Richard is a great teacher, clear, supportive and scary good at drawing and water color. I plan on continuing freehand sketching and water coloring (?) for fun…[Read more]

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