Alisa Varney

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@AlisaVarney

Gardening is my grand obsession. Creating an 8-acre habitat for wildlife and beauty.

California, USA

Joined July 2013

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1.2K Followers

20.6K Posts

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over 1 year ago

I’m elated the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded my farm with a grant for their Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP). This will expand the existing plantings by adding a double hedgerow to surround the 8 acres, filling the interior with trees and adding wildflower meadows. My submitted design plan featured all CA natives with most self-sustaining after a handful of years even through drought. Some will have the ability to resprout following a wildfire. I’m eager to begin this new phase and support a greater diversity of native bees, butterflies, birds and other insects and mammals over the upcoming years.

AlisaVarney's tweet photo. I’m elated the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded my farm with a grant for their Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP). This will expand the existing plantings by adding a double hedgerow to surround the 8 acres, filling the interior with trees and adding wildflower meadows.

My submitted design plan featured all CA natives with most self-sustaining after a handful of years even through drought. Some will have the ability to resprout following a wildfire. I’m eager to begin this new phase and support a greater diversity of native bees, butterflies, birds and other insects and mammals over the upcoming years.

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about 23 hours ago

A Sheet of Studies with French Roses and an Oxeye Daisy (about 1570) Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues (French, about 1533-1588) Brush and watercolor and opaque watercolor over black chalk

AlisaVarney's tweet photo. A Sheet of Studies with French Roses and an Oxeye Daisy (about 1570)
Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues (French, about 1533-1588)
Brush and watercolor and opaque watercolor over black chalk https://t.co/xlN5dneSS8

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2 days ago

@christinedemar They do add a fleeting unique shape to the garden. I always let them be. 🤗🍄

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3 days ago

Happy June 1st. It’s sunny and I’m hopeful for the traditional, overcast June gloom. porcini // Boletus edulis (2022-2023) Alexander Viazmensky (Russian, b. 1946) Watercolor on paper, 38 x 28 cm (14 15/16 x 11 in.)

AlisaVarney's tweet photo. Happy June 1st. It’s sunny and I’m hopeful for the traditional, overcast June gloom.

porcini // Boletus edulis (2022-2023)
Alexander Viazmensky (Russian, b. 1946)
Watercolor on paper, 38 x 28 cm (14 15/16 x 11 in.) https://t.co/i3Hg8ijNiN

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Who to follow

Hobby Photographer, Married. Started posting my pics here in Sept 2022. All photos are mine except Retweets.Using Nikon D5100; 5600; Google Pixel 7.

R. Pangan 🇨🇦

Flowers mostly from #mygarden 🇨🇦 #rosewednesday #insectthursday #sundayyellow #flowersonfriday Photos mine except RTs. 🚫 DM @rmpangan.bsky.social

@MedeinasHollow

Nature is restless 🌲. Outdoors Adventures, Photography, Nature, Food, Camping.

2 days ago

@christinedemar You’re welcome, Christine. 😃💙

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5 days ago

Breezy Bachelor’s Buttons are attractive to pollinators and can be enjoyed as an edible flower. I keep a glass jar filled with dried petals to sprinkle over salads or desserts.

AlisaVarney's tweet photo. Breezy Bachelor’s Buttons are attractive to pollinators and can be enjoyed as an edible flower. I keep a glass jar filled with dried petals to sprinkle over salads or desserts. https://t.co/TsnbykFa6q

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3 days ago

@MalpassJan85645 Hope the doctor can figure it out quickly and have you on the road to recovery. ❤️‍🩹

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3 days ago

@MikeFrye0511 😃🍄‍🟫

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3 days ago

@barry_lorrie 💙

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3 days ago

@barry_lorrie Good morning, Lorrie. Beautiful bloom. 🌸

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3 days ago

@JC96213066 Adorable 🥰

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3 days ago

@JasonRobertC 😵‍💫🥴

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4 days ago

@growplantsgrow Nice to see your personal garden! Looks calm and peaceful. 💚

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4 days ago

@virgifar Picture perfect 💙

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4 days ago

@growplantsgrow Cheerful. Looks like the brilliant ‘Moonshine’ yarrow. 🌼

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5 days ago

@ImMCarvalho Fabulous 🤩

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5 days ago

@Budrip1007 😃💙

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5 days ago

@JoannaDeVoe The colors also pop in a green salad and the darkest blues are my favorite. They don’t have much flavor, just a pinch of herbal essence.

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5 days ago

@MikeFrye0511 Fancy food 😄

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5 days ago

@JasonRobertC Historic route!

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5 days ago

@JasonRobertC A little bit! 💙💜🩵

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5 days ago

@MikeFrye0511 Slight herb flavor and more of a visual treat. 🌱

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