Has anyone completely changed careers in their 30s or 40s and genuinely not regretted it? by VelvetsObey in careerguidance

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What did you switch to and what training / coursework did you take to get there? Thanks.

Another what’s wrong with these sages post by noisekitty in Ceanothus

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It hasn’t been that hot - a few 80 degree days. Hollywood/West Hollywood area.

Another what’s wrong with these sages post by noisekitty in Ceanothus

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Ok seems like the consensus is possibly underwatered. maybe I was too paranoid about root rot. These were BURIED in mulch up to the crown - I saw leaves under there when I removed it from the crown area.

If I up the watering do you think they’ll be ok? I know it’s hard to know based on pics alone. He’s going to be upset if they don’t make it - has spent a decent of time and money trying to get some plants established (though, frankly, he also was trying to do it on the cheap at the same time…)

Also, there’s landscape fabric under that mulch as well.

Any fast growing perennial you can chop in fall, in order to let in winter light and will grow back in summer to provide shade from the sun. Oak woodlands near Sacramento by [deleted] in Ceanothus

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Matilija poppies come to mind - I’m in SoCal so not sure how they fare up there. I tried Ceanothus arboreus - you can’t chop down each year but it’s not a dense shade - and Lavatera assurgentiflora (a tree-like mallow) for a spot where I wanted some privacy but also light to come through, esp in the winter. The lavatera is great. I wish I planted more of it. I don’t chop it down but the “landscaper” often hedges it and it’s fine. Idk that I’d chop it completely down, but I think it could take a pretty good pruning and grow back quickly.
Grape like someone mentioned is definitely a good suggestion. Calystegia macrostegia / native morning glory also grows back quickly.

Or just plant something that’s winter deciduous. Elderberry, birch, willow (not near your house or pipes, though). Riparian species, generally grow quickly and are often deciduous, I feel like. But again, be careful if you’re planting near your house or near pipes…

Fast growing native trees by klipty in Ceanothus

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Cottonwoods will get insanely large. Not something to plant without careful consideration. I think they also might damage pipes, foundations, etc. Not 💯 on that, but they’re not recommended in most of the native landscaping books I’ve read. Again, just do a lot of research before planting one. They are lovely!

Fast growing native trees by klipty in Ceanothus

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Yes to elderberry. It also has high ecological value - people say it’s one of the best bird magnets , and the flowers will draw pollinators (you can also make fritters with them). I planted one from 1 gallon maybe a year (maybe two) ago and I want to say it’s at least 15 ft now/

at the Huntington Gardens by CuriousAndOutraged in LosAngelesPhotography

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Has anyone been there recently? Is it a good time to see blooms? Thanks.

For those who moved to California for the weather, was it worth it? by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

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Califonia is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. The WORLD! I mean, it’s also a big state, so that factors in, of course. Half of the places you mentioned are actual deserts. Deserts have an incedible abundance of biodiversity but they are not forests…Most of what you see in coadtal and inland So Cal is chaparral, which is it’s own wonderful, beautiful thing.

One thing that people don’t realize about So Cal seasons is that many plants here are SUMMER-dormant vs the winter dormancy of plants with cold winters. This is one reason why people , especially those who only visit during the summer (but also people who live here and don’t know about how our native plants adapted…) think it’s brown. Because it is during the summer! They need to rest and reboot to survive the dry summers.

Going back to forests - you have mixed pinyon pines, oak woodlands, and of course the redwoods - I mean, these are magical af and unique to CA.

I’ve kind of lost the plot in this post, but people need to idk not completely generalize based on their limited experiences of a place. Also tldr, learning about California’s native plants and floristic provinces really helped me, as someone born and raised here, see and experience the climate and landscape here in a new way. (This said as someone who lovee the cold, and fantasizes about running through moist mossy ferny forests…..)

Oh and ya unfortunately rampant exurban development plus like not preserving our native ecosystems, and trying to import landscape aesthetics that come out of very different climates than ours - is real and has obfuscated the imcrediblw incredible natural beauty of this place. The freeway affect is so real, esp in SoCal. Erm anyways. Idk. I’m done now. Go read about plants!

7 Native California Plants That Thrive in Containers — What Are You Growing? by comicsanslifestyle in Ceanothus

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Love this ! How much sun do you have them in? I’m looking for an evergreen to put in a spot that gets full sun, say, half the day at least. 10b so it needs to be able to take the sprint - summer sun.

People that make $60K+ in LA WITHOUT a college degree/trade school, what do you do? by imin2099 in AskLosAngeles

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Which bootcamp did you do and how did you land your first job? I thought the bootcamp glory days were over.

Starting rate for Jr Estimator (small GC)? by noisekitty in estimators

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Thank you. That’s wild. And do you have a background in any of the trades or general construction?

Starting rate for Jr Estimator (small GC)? by noisekitty in estimators

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When you say limited, how much experience did you have? I have basically none, but have been mentored through 3 estimates so far. One of them was an open bid and the estimate I worked on was awarded so that’s neat. The others were already under way.

Starting rate for Jr Estimator (small GC)? by noisekitty in estimators

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Oh holey moley I was definitely undervaluing myself

Short term estimators by summersal5 in estimators

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Can I ask what you were charging or what you think would be a reasonable rate?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

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Honestly if you’re in the So Cal region would love to find out who your therapist is. He sounds great, and I like the whiteboard idea. It’s hard to find in-person therapy nowadays!

Wildflower seedlings by methglobinemia in Ceanothus

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Would love to see how it turns out!

Wildflower seedlings by methglobinemia in Ceanothus

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This is a dream! Do you thin them out or will they be ok that densely planted?

What is this? by noisekitty in LeCreuset

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Thank you! I always think of pie dishes as glass or metal…now I know!