Tag Archives: Jake Sigg

Drought-Adapted Eucalyptus NOT Dying by the Thousand

Posted on June 19, 2015 by webmaster

Jake Sigg, retired San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (SFRPD) gardener who is considered the doyen of the Native Plant movement in San Francisco, has a widely circulated email newsletter. In it, he has been pushing the argument that thousands of … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, eucalyptus, nativism | Tagged Dr Joe R. McBride, eucalyptus, Jake Sigg | 6 Comments

Twin Peaks: Sunset and Evening Fog and Pesticides

Posted on August 24, 2011 by webmaster

It was an amazingly beautiful evening over San Francisco, and of course the views from Twin Peaks were spectacular. The fog flowed through and over the Golden Gate, and only the towers poked through. This is the stuff that turns … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbicides, nativism, Natural areas Program | Tagged glyphosate, imazapyr, Jake Sigg, Roundup, Sutro Forest, Twin Peaks | 5 Comments

Glen Canyon Park and Garlon: Answering Jake Sigg

Posted on February 15, 2011 by webmaster

Recently, several people drew our attention to Glen Canyon and the planned spraying of Garlon 4 Ultra to kill the yellow oxalis flowers there. And someone sent in the notice seen here. Apparently, residents of areas nearby have been understandably upset … Continue reading →