NativeDave.com||rebellious by Nature

Baking Biscuits in the Woods

2012-01-28T09:12:00.002-06:00

Sage and NativeDave with their biscuits Sometimes I am amazed still that we are able to live a very civilized life in the woods. Yesterday David and Sage baked biscuits using basic ingredients: flour, baking powder, butter, salt and milk. The recipe, Baking Powder Biscuits, is here: http://oldfashionedliving.com/biscuits.html. You could tweak it to make it more nutritious but this is our

2012-01-19T15:44:00.001-06:00

Best winter we can remember. Warm, dry weather. Crazy busy, almost like spring. New services will be ready by March 1st. Lifestyle consults! And more...

2011-12-31T11:57:00.001-06:00

Interesting. Just northeast of Copano Bay on the way toward Aransas Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, the soil is black and rich like that of our hometown. Familiar.

2011-12-31T11:35:00.001-06:00

Foggy day on Copano Bay. Crossing on the fishing bridge, fog creates the illusion that our truck is driving vertically. Hiking today.

2011-12-29T18:44:00.001-06:00

Sunset coaxes creatures from their daytime leaf-caves. Russet robins and crimson cardinals poke around the fallen leaves seeking food. Winter in the woods.

2011-12-29T18:41:00.001-06:00

Copano Bay was smooth as a giant pane of glass today. Warm air and bluebell skies tricked me into thinking it was spring. Foreshadowing of nature's treats.

2011-12-29T16:44:00.001-06:00

Busy year continues into 2012! We are not taking on new clients at this time but will gladly add yours to our waiting list. Nativedaveinc@gmail.com.

2011-12-29T16:38:00.001-06:00

At last, I went for a run today. 5 laps from the gate past our camp in the woods, along the cable fence and gardens, and to the "island" and back. I'm back.

Fwd:

2011-10-12T11:11:00.001-05:00

You have a Picture Mail from nativetexasgarden04@pm.sprint.com

Bye bye skeeters

2011-10-12T10:12:00.001-05:00

Found recipe online for natural, safe and (so far) effective mosquito repellent: 2T. Olive oil + 15-20 drops castor oil. Slather on about once an hour.

Wild wildlife

2011-10-12T09:44:00.001-05:00

Raccoons opened our fridge--it was full. They ate trail mix and flour but left produce and cheese. Took dog food and trash. Forgot to put away again. Grr.

2011-10-12T09:37:00.001-05:00

Now testing mobile capability...again

Rainy Days and Sundays

2011-10-10T14:33:00.000-05:00

Yesterday it rained all day, and I was reminded that I prefer hot and dry to cool and rainy. Droughts are paradise for me...partly because this weather "suits my clothes", partly because business always seems to get a boost. All day I complained. Wah wah wahhhh. I love Texas weather, though. We have only two seasons: hot and dry, and cool/windy/rainy. Toward the end of the hot season (like

Flurry

2011-10-03T12:35:00.001-05:00

For the past year we have juggled three separate blogs while scaling back our home and business so we could live.work.travel together. If you have been following our story, we hope you will continue to travel with us as we make improvements to our mobile odyssey. Beginning now, we will post about nativedave.com happenings, our adventures, as well as sustainable living concepts here at

Article in GreenSourceDFW

2011-09-27T07:25:00.000-05:00

Check out this great article written by Kristy Alpert of GreenSourceDFW about us. Thank you for recommending us, NativeDave Disciples!

September meeting dates

2011-09-24T14:51:00.000-05:00

Hi gang! I know this is last-minute, but we have one more appointment time available for September, if you are interested. This Monday, Sept 26th, we have a 10am timeslot open; let me know by Sunday evening if you want it. Thanks! We will be back a few weeks later toward the end of October. Dates will be posted soon...Happy Autumn, y'all!

Green events around DFW

2011-06-16T18:02:00.000-05:00

http://www.greensourcedfw.org./ The overnight campout at the Zoo sounds fun!

Summertime and News

2011-06-09T10:24:00.002-05:00

With spring all but over, we are working hard to wrap up before transitioning to our summer schedule. A lot of changes will also be taking place as we slip into fall. Recently we confirmed an exciting new project for the City of Denton that will keep us hopping through June. Another fabulous opportunity was offered us; more about that after it has been confirmed. We will be ramping up our

April (and early May showers) bring May flowers

2011-05-03T08:40:00.000-05:00

Our schedule is in bloom! And so are our ideas for making our sustainable landscape services available for more folks. Check back in the coming weeks for some exciting news! We are thrilled about sharing it with you. We will not be taking on new custom design projects until the last week in May. That includes online design projects. However, we will be setting appointments for notes and

Celebrating Earth Day and Easter

2011-04-20T19:47:00.000-05:00

Tonight is night four in our redesigned and rebuilt tiny-home-on-wheels. If you are interested in following our mobile odyssey (now in its 8th month), we hope you will hop over to our other blog: http://4x4elvalor.blogspot.com/. Reducing our footprint (again) is a daily ritual and a common theme of Earth Day events; there are scheduled activities planned all over the world to commemorate Earth

Spring Schedule

2011-04-07T19:43:00.000-05:00

This is the most exciting spring we have had since 2008 when we began the year with a newborn and our busiest new year ever. The economy seems to be strengthening, because we have had a full schedule every week since the first of February. FEBRUARY! Even when we and our "mobile adventure unit" were buried under five inches of snow, our email box was flooded with requests for our new client

A Pause in Our Path

2011-03-09T12:24:00.000-06:00

well it was a nice rig... Our mobile adventure is on hold at the moment. Last weekend, as we travelled through Austin toward Dallas, we were nailed by a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign. Our truck, camper, trailer and most of our belongings were destroyed, but everybody in both vehicles appear to be fine. Fortunately, we were blessed with generous family, friends and passersby

Pics are coming, the PICS ARE COMING

2011-02-11T18:30:00.000-06:00

Soon we will be migrating a slideshow or -shows of images to this blog. Previous projects, pics from contractors of projects currently underway, native plants "in action", the whole nine. I'm really digging the new stuff...yes, pun intended.

Request a free quote

2011-02-11T18:00:00.003-06:00

How to request a free quote: 1) send us an email requesting a free quote and we will respond with our new client questionnaire; 2) return your completed questionnaire with a few photos of the project site. Upon reviewing your information we will respond by email with a free quote. How to proceed: We will next need your survey or plat plan and payment. 1) Online projects: surveys may be

When to expect your design

2011-02-11T17:59:00.001-06:00

Turnaround of your design depends on the time of year. In peak months (March through June and September through November) you may expect your design within 2-3 weeks. In off-peak months you may receive your design in 5-7 business days. We will not commit to "rush jobs" because we believe that to create a truly custom and sustainable landscape design, one must have extensive knowledge of plants

Services and Fees 2011

2011-02-11T17:58:00.001-06:00

Fees are based on the size and scope of your project, and whether the service is completed online or in-person. Most suburban residential clients may expect: $400-600 for design packages; $225-300 for notes and sketch consultations; $150 for notes only consultations; and $75 for 30-minute site visits. Online fees are discounted by 20-30% (more, in some cases). Quotes for our services are free by

Facebook

2011-02-11T09:53:00.000-06:00

Check out our facebook page! Simply go to facebook.com and search for nativedave.com. Lots of photos and updated information about how we work. More updates coming soon!

Makeover

2011-02-07T22:29:00.000-06:00

Our website and blog will get makeovers soon. They are starting to show their age. ;-

Nature's Wintry Gifts

2011-02-06T09:28:00.005-06:00

our rig under apx 5" of snow Despite our best intentions to escape winter, cold weather followed us everywhere during our month-long sojourn through the southeastern United States. Stalked us, to use a plant metaphor. Most days we had glorious weather as we wandered along the Gulf Coast from South Padre Island, TX, to Key West, FL. But then -- snap -- the temperature would drop, and off

An early spring

2011-02-02T13:42:00.001-06:00

Mother Nature has lulled us into a feeling of eternal winter with successive storms bringing bitterly cold and snowy or icy conditions. Even for us optimists, remembering warmer weather is difficult when temps outdoors plummet below school zone speed limits. Few people are thinking about landscape design this time of year -- usually, that is. Usually, we get a few stragglers in January and

Look! A new year...

2011-01-11T16:30:00.000-06:00

Hope 2011 feels like heaven for you! This is going to be a fabulous year, we think, so we are taking some time to prepare for all the many wonderful opportunities to come. We will not be taking on new clients until February 1st. You may email us before then to start the process -- i.e., obtain our new client questionnaire, etc. Response time might be a little slow but we hope you will be

Today's Agenda: Monday, December 20th

2010-12-20T12:24:00.000-06:00

Today we are continuing to process orders for holiday gift cards and wrap up designs for Baggett, Hudson and Rosprim. This morning we confirmed another speaking engagement. This one is for the City of Allen on Saturday, March 12th, 10am to noon. More info soon! Hope you and your family are already enjoying the holiday season!

December News

2010-12-03T15:45:00.000-06:00

This week and next we will be in Rockport finishing phase two of a once-in-a-lifetime project. It is not the size that is so astounding. The style and flow of the design, and the focus on native plants, make this project unique. It is a plant-artist's dream, and one that will make this writer's job of describing and documenting easy. The project promotes itself and in its own words... We

Growing with Gratitude

2010-11-21T17:24:00.000-06:00

Our business has grown exponentially, in numbers and depth, this fall. We have met some pretty incredible new clients who are recommending us to other pretty incredible new prospects around the state. Going mobile has been quite a smart move for us... We are still taking on new projects and are selling gift cards at a 20% discount. Looking forward to helping you restore your slice of Texas!

NativeSanta Wants to Help You Gift Green

2010-11-16T19:35:00.002-06:00

NATIVEDAVE HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Purchase sustainable consultation or design services for your loved ones this holiday season at a discount! 20% off any of our consultation or design services. Let NativeSanta help you give green gifts this holiday season...Email us at nativedaveinc@gmail.com for more info. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Coming to Dallas/Ft. Worth/Denton...NOW

2010-10-30T15:47:00.000-05:00

We are en route to DFW/Denton after a thrilling morning at the Texas Butterfly Festival in Mission. It was sponsored by the Mission Chamber of Commerce and held on the grounds at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. The park is currently closed due to excessive flooding this summer. All but a small portion of the grounds was inundated; the Rio Grande swelled to a massive two miles wide. Park

Today's Agenda: Wednesday, October 13th

2010-10-13T08:42:00.000-05:00

Yesterday's program to the Port Aransas Garden Club attracted around 60 attendees. David and our message were well received, and we hope to be invited back. If you are a member of that organization and would like to set up a meeting for a notes only consultation, we will extend our October special to you, as well! Please contact us for details and dates we are available to meet. Today David

Today's Agenda: Tuesday, October 12th

2010-10-12T08:36:00.002-05:00

Speaking this morning to Port Aransas Garden Club at 10am. Finishing Leppert and starting on Bogush.

Today's Agenda: Monday, October 11th

2010-10-11T09:57:00.002-05:00

Finishing Leppert and finalizing presentation for tomorrow's program at the monthly meeting of Port Aransas Garden Club.

Callicarpa americana, American Beautyberry

2010-10-10T08:31:00.000-05:00

Beautyberry in Lockhart State Park, Oct 2010

Today's Agenda: Sunday, October 10th

2010-10-10T08:24:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we finished setting up camp on the beach. David also worked on Leppert's design and will finish it sometime today. Phones will be off but you can reach us by email or via Facebook. Finally today we will announce our October special! Grateful for you, as always.

Today's Agenda: Friday, October 8th

2010-10-08T09:12:00.000-05:00

Presenting by phone today Baggett's design and scheduling installation for later this month. Also working on Leppert.

Today's Agenda: Thursday, October 7th

2010-10-07T11:41:00.000-05:00

The beach...ahhh. Blogging from beautiful Corpus Christi. Can't play right now, though, because we have much work to do! Working on Leppert's design today and tomorrow. Phone and internet service are up and reliable, so keep those new projects coming! Will announce tomorrow our October special for Facebook friends only. Find our page -- NativeDave.com -- and click "like" and you too will be

Mobile Update

2010-10-06T19:43:00.000-05:00

Well, so far this is fabulous. Two terrific weeks staying in DFW at Cedar Hill State Park. Wow! We met with many new design clients and are quite busy for the next couple of weeks. Although we have a full plate at the moment, please do not let that deter you from contacting us about design or consultation services. Later this month we will return to DFW and will be ready to get started on

Today's Agenda: Saturday, October 2nd

2010-10-02T09:39:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we completed a second notes only consultation for Gridley and met with a new design client, Hartley. Today we will present Baggett's design by phone and meet with Birmingham to determine the best service to suit her needs. Also, we will be speaking with Bennett by phone. This wraps this trip. Dates for our next trip to DFW will be posted soon. Central Texas-bound tomorrow!

Today's Agenda: September 29th, 2010

2010-09-29T08:35:00.000-05:00

Today we are finishing a design for Baggett and meeting with Clark.

Facebook, I think I love you.

2010-09-27T15:35:00.001-05:00

But I wanna know for sure...so I posted a status update offering a special rate on our notes only consultation service. A whopping 50% off our regular rate, actually. As a result, we have booked many more new appointments! Thank you! If you would like to take advantage of special facebook friends-only discounts, please sign up at http://www.facebook.com/ and search for the NativeDave.com page

A couple of appointments left in September

2010-09-25T23:30:00.000-05:00

This week, our schedule is nearly filled! Only a few appointments remain for this trip to DFW. We still are taking on new design projects, but if all you really need is an hour to pick Native Dave's brain, then this is your lucky week. To celebrate the end of September (and summer, I guess) we are rolling back our price on "notes only" consultation from $150 to $75. And if you decide during

Week 1 Recap of Mobile Adventure

2010-09-22T12:26:00.003-05:00

Getting our adventure started proved to be very difficult. Between garage sales and selling items on craigslist, packing and moving the rest to storage, building and modifying our camper and trailer to support our business as well as our family, and preparing our home for the next residents, we suffered multiple setbacks and delays to our departure date. It's now been about a week since we

New Presentation: September 15th, 1pm and 2:30pm, at Coppell HS

2010-09-08T15:32:00.000-05:00

Christy first will speak to high school juniors and seniors about native plant species and restoring tracts of Blackland Prairie. Then, a second presentation will be for freshmen and will address native plants and the problems related to exotic-invasive species. Closed to high school community.

FREE Water-Wise Landscape Seminars with Bonnie Reese

2010-08-26T10:27:00.000-05:00

FREE Water-Wise Landscape Seminars Mountain View College Performance Hall 4849 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas 75211 Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by: Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Stormwater Management and Mountain View College. Plan to attend one or both of our free seminars. Landscape designer and author Bonnie Reese will be the speaker at both sessions. The

PRESENTATION: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in Port Aransas

2010-08-23T18:57:00.000-05:00

To Whom: Port Aransas Garden Club and guests When: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at 10am -- 30 minutes Where: Port Aransas Community Center What: FREE program titled "Designing with Native Plants" with "Native Dave" Ilfrey

Welcome; Exciting News!

2010-08-23T12:31:00.000-05:00

We always dreamed of living, working and raising a family together...and our dreams have become reality. In 2001, we started our green business that combines David's passion for plants and knack for nature with Christy's weaving of words and talent for teaching. Through our "first baby", NativeDave.com, we help clients restore their slice of Texas by way of sustainable landscape design and

NativeDave.com||rebellious by Nature: Sand Bur Whine

2010-08-10T20:37:00.000-05:00

NativeDave.comrebellious by Nature: Sand Bur Whine

Sand Bur Whine

2010-08-10T19:26:00.000-05:00

Coastal Sand Bur (Cenchrus spinifex) Here is a plant so stunning it will bring you to your knees! Coastal Sand Bur (Cenchrus spinifex) might not have regal beauty or a lovely scent but IT WILL GET YOUR ATTENTION. The little spikelets are enough to make a grown man whine. Stepping on them when they are laying on hot concrete really will make one take notice. I was contemplating an article for

Today's Agenda, Part 2: Wednesday, June 9th

2010-06-09T10:05:00.002-05:00

Today we are making minor changes to Olivia and Behringer, then printing and mailing hardcopies.

Today's Agenda: Wednesday, June 9th

2010-06-09T08:56:00.000-05:00

Back at the beach! Today we are transitioning from the past week's WaterWise Tour, new client meetings, and volunteer workday at Golden Age Home. Oh, and driving. Lots and lots of driving. You may reach us by phone or email today. Thanks for helping us continue the pursuit of our mission!

Today's Agenda: Tuesday, June 8th

2010-06-08T14:29:00.000-05:00

Worked at Golden Age Home in Lockhart and planned for another workday here. Now, after filling our bellies on Smitty's, we are headed home. For the rest of this business day we will be accessible by email.

Today's Agenda: Monday, June 7th

2010-06-07T16:41:00.000-05:00

Thanks to all who attended the Dallas WaterWise Tour! We hope you were inspired by the projects to conserve and preserve our precious water. Today we are travelling to central Texas. Tomorrow, we will be working at Golden Age Home in Lockhart. Look for pics soon.

FINAL reminder about Dallas WaterWise Tour

2010-06-04T17:33:00.000-05:00

It's tomorrow 9a to 3p. We will be visiting all of our projects briefly throughout the day. From 11a to 2p we will be at Prairie Creek Baptist Church. Please stop by for a tour, a hug or a handshake...or all three! :) http://www.savedallaswater.com/wwlt.htm <---Go here for a free map.

Tomorrow's Agenda: Thursday, June 3rd

2010-06-02T19:57:00.000-05:00

In the morning...site visit with Brush...notes and sketch consultation with Eiseman...And then in the afternoon, new design meeting with Aulson.

Don't forget about the tour this Saturday...

2010-06-02T15:43:00.000-05:00

This Saturday, June 5th, 9a to 3p FREE tour Dallas WaterWise Tour...for a free map please visit: http://www.savedallaswater.com/wwlt.htm We will be visiting all four of our projects on this year's tour: Colfax in Dallas, Tree Shadow in Dallas, Chaney in Plano and Prairie Creek Baptist Church in Plano. The bulk of the day we will be at the Church -- 11a to 2p. Hope to see you!

Today's Agenda: Wednesday, June 2nd

2010-06-02T15:16:00.000-05:00

This morning we mailed Winter, Gruman and Crowe. Have to make a few minor changes to Behringer...will do that later...travelling now.

Today's Agenda: Tuesday, June 1st

2010-06-01T09:55:00.000-05:00

Revising, printing and mailing hardcopies to WINTER, BEHRINGER, GRUMAN and CROWE. Meeting with new clients on Thursday and possibly Friday.

Wednesday, May 26th: Today's Agenda and 30% Discount

2010-05-26T07:59:00.000-05:00

Good morning! Today we are working on Gruman and Crowe. At 5pm, we will present Winter by phone. Our online design option is becoming very popular because it costs less and you get your design package more quickly. If you are a follower of our blog, or you "like" our Facebook page, we have an incentive for you. ?During the month of June we will offer you a 30% discount on online design or

Incentive Program for NativeDave Followers

2010-05-25T17:55:00.000-05:00

Sounds rather evangelical, eh? Sign up to follow our blog and we will include you in our flock of very important people who receive special discounts. :)

Tuesday's Wrap-Up

2010-05-25T17:52:00.000-05:00

Finished and turned in full-property design for Winter; will present tomorrow evening by phone. Tomorrow we will work on Crowe and Gruman. Talked with new clients today and will post status updates after their projects are underway.

Status Updates

2010-05-25T10:19:00.000-05:00

In order to keep our clients informed, up-to-date on the progress of their projects, we are experimenting with some notification "devices." Inspired by Facebook's 'status update' format, we have been posting to our own business Facebook page what we're doing each day. We are also changing the outgoing message on our business voicemail to reflect that day's agenda. Twitter -- you're next. Now

Golden Age Home Volunteer Workday

2010-05-21T07:22:00.000-05:00

Somebody needs a haircut...!!!! Think I'm talking about NativeDave himself? Not to worry: Samson's locks are intact and not going anywhere anytime soon. But the happy happy plants at Golden Age Home in Lockhart (the BBQ capital of Texas!) will be getting a trim here and there. We have volunteered to spend a half-day working in the garden in Schroeder Park, located on the grounds at Golden Age

Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks for Sustainable Landscapes

2010-05-21T07:05:00.002-05:00

Soon your landscape may receive ratings similar to LEED. Where LEED focuses on environmental impact of building sites, primarily, Sustainable Sites Initiative addresses ecological and economic factors related to a site's land use. The system proposed by the initiative "will enable built landscapes to support natural ecological functions by protecting existing ecosystems and regenerating

Dallas Water-Wise Landscape Tour FREE

2010-05-21T06:38:00.000-05:00

FREE Water-Wise Landscape TourSaturday, June 5, 20109:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come and see how beautiful using less water can be! Visit Water-Wise, EarthKind gardens on the 16th annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour. For more information and a free tour map visitSaveDallasWater.com or call (214) 670-3155. Sponsored by City of Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Stormwater Management, Texas AgriLife

Custom Design: $400+ (online: $300+)

2010-05-01T17:56:00.004-05:00

By far, our most popular service. Although all of our services are customized to suit your personality, lifestyle, budget and goals, our custom designs are also works of art. Computer-generated but artist-powered, every plant, every hardscape element is carefully chosen to work harmoniously together. Every design tells its own story...and yours. Before we begin the design process, we will ask

Notes and Sketch Consultation: $225+ (online: $125+)

2010-05-01T17:53:00.000-05:00

This site visit includes a quick sketch and a list of plants and materials, including common and botanical names, sizes and quantities. It is designed for front yard- or back yard-only projects that need a planting plan turned around quickly. All services are completed onsite. Fees are determined by size and scope of project, but on average our fee for front yards is $225, and $300 for back

Notes Only Consultation: $150 (online: $75)

2010-05-01T17:52:00.002-05:00

This one-hour site visit is ideal for clients who want to solicit David's ideas, but do not really need a design or sketch. Or, those who have a design and sketch already, and want David to assist them with modifications and/or plant selection. ONLINE OPTION: Send your design or sketch digitally, along with pics of the project site and a completed new client questionnaire, and we will reduce

Site Visit: $75

2010-05-01T17:52:00.001-05:00

Occasionally, projects are too small to warrant a design or even a sketch. Or, clients merely want to pick Native Dave's brain for a half-hour or less. Still others merely want to meet David before committing to a specific service or company. For these and similar situations, we offer a $75 site visit. During your visit with David you may ask questions and take notes. Should you choose to

Quotes and Estimates: Free

2010-05-01T17:52:00.000-05:00

We will gladly issue a free quote for design or consultation services. Please send via email (mailto:nativedaveinc@gmail.com) pics of your project site. If you prefer that we visit your project site to issue a quote, please refer to the explanation of and fee for our site visit.

Free Irrigation Analysis

2010-04-26T08:36:00.000-05:00

http://savedallaswater.com/irrigation.htm Not sure if your irrigation system works effiiciently? Would you like to reduce your water bill? If you live in Dallas or are a City of Dallas Water customer, you are eligible for a free checkup. Click on the link to learn more about who is eligible, and how to take advantage of this perk.

My edible garden, update

2010-04-26T08:32:00.000-05:00

My garden after removing hundreds of tomato plants and about half-a-dozen cantaloupe vines. Still more work to be done...pic taken apr 16 2010.

Follow us on Twitter!

2010-03-22T18:08:00.002-05:00

Look for us @nativedaveinc. Updates about plants, green stuff, presentations, and more.

Sustainable Design Workshop this Saturday, March 27th

2010-03-22T17:57:00.000-05:00

Sustainable Design Workshop Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. until noon Upper Trinity Regional Water District office 900 N. Kealy Street, Lewisville, Texas It is a free workshop, but registration is required. Contact City of Lewisville at 972-219-3504 or email rdavis@cityoflewisville.com by Friday, March 19 at 5 p.m. Hope to see you all there!

My Edible Garden

2010-03-20T06:51:00.006-05:00

I'm not a very experienced vegetable gardener. Some herbs (like rosemary) I am very familiar with, because it is one of the adaptable species we use in our landscape designs. A lot of herbs, however, are annuals and are somewhat foreign to me. I mean, I know the plants. I know I can grow the plants, I just have not. This year I'm determined to become a successful edible garden-gardener, though.

The Phoenix

2010-03-03T15:50:00.002-06:00

Business is getting back to normal around here. After Sage was born in '08, we scaled back a bit. Then we relocated family and business to the Texas Coast. David lost his father that year, as well, and almost simultaneously the economy plunged...and kept plunging deeper. We scaled back again...Looking back, the past two years have been a bittersweet blessing. The joy of becoming parents for

Gotta love technology...

2010-02-25T13:51:00.002-06:00

Well, it seems our new website was only temporarily visible. That's OK, the name servers have been updated and I've been assured that by tomorrow the site will be propagated. In plain English: you will be able to see the site tomorrow.Que sera, sera.

It's Here!

2010-02-24T23:14:00.002-06:00

The new website, at least a good portion of it, is LIVE. We are working behind the scenes on additional information, and refining what is already uploaded. Please keep checking back; we hope to have the complete 'site up by Monday, March 1st.Thanks for your patience! Looking forward to dispersing the seeds of our message...

Hello Spring 2010; I can almost see you now!

2010-02-18T13:31:00.002-06:00

Already 2010 is looking better than 2009. I don't know if the 'economic downturn' is really over -- who REALLY knows, right? Or if folks are just tired of worrying about the economy. But it seems that since the first Monday of the year we have had steady design projects and interest in our educational workshops. We have been working very hard and verrrry long hours on our new website; I think

Restructuring Underway!

2009-12-14T17:28:00.002-06:00

Exciting stuff coming up in 2010! We will broadcast details soon...stay tuned. Y'all. Until then...we wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday season. May the magic of the season fill your hearts and homes with love, peace, joy and prosperity!

Welcome to NativeDave.com. Our sustainable landscape designs are rebellious by Nature.

2009-08-23T17:38:00.006-05:00

Thank you for your interest in our online, custom landscape design and consultation services. Our mission is to restore Texas by inspiring our clients to use native plants and some adaptable species for the purposes of conserving, preserving, restoring and celebrating Texas' natural resources. We look forward to helping you do your part to protect our precious state. Currently, we are not

How our online process works

2009-03-17T07:06:00.003-05:00

Some people love that we are now offering the same customized design and consultation services at much lower prices. By moving everything online we are able to reduce our operating costs -- our past fuel bills were dizzying!!! Some people, however, are unsure how it all works. It's so simple, really. All we need is a little information, some photos, your survey or plat plan, and the fee to get

Seeding a Healthy Community

2009-03-17T06:54:00.002-05:00

Please join us for the City of Allen's first-annual "Seeding a Healthy Community: A Festival for Healthy Living." The event, which is hosted by Watters Creek, will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 8am to 3pm, at Montgomery Farm located at the SW corner of Highway 75 and Bethany Road, Allen. We will have a booth there and will speak at 10:30 at The Lofts at Watters Creek."Spend a Saturday

Recap: NPSOT Garland meeting

2009-03-17T06:41:00.004-05:00

Our program at Rohde's on Sunday went beyond the allotted time (ha) but everyone seemed to enjoy the experience. David brought Sage in at the end. We have spoken to this group several times and we wanted to introduce Sage to 'the family.' Neat, isn't it, when you love what you do and get to know so many wonderful people? We are always so grateful to be surrounded by incredibly intelligent,

Meet us at Rohde's tomorrow!

2009-03-14T13:31:00.002-05:00

We will be speaking tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th, at 1pm at Rohde's Nursery in Garland. Our audience is the Garland chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Meeting is free and open to the public. After, browse the many fine native plants available at Rohde's!

Spread the Word March for Babies - March of Dimes

2009-03-09T22:06:00.000-05:00

Spread the Word March for Babies - March of Dimes

Help me reach my goal!Sponsor Me at March for Babies!

2009-03-09T12:06:00.001-05:00

Meet us in Garland!

2009-03-05T07:44:00.001-06:00

We will be speaking to the Native Plant Society of Texas-Garland on Sunday, March 15th, at 2pm, at Rohde's Nursery in Garland. Free meeting and open to the public. Hope you can attend!

Temp Stop

2009-03-05T07:40:00.003-06:00

I promise, I promise. I'm working on the 'real' website and should have it up soon. Meanwhile, please feel free to peruse the blog and learn more about us, our mission and our penchant for native plants. Leave a comment, too, if you like!

Don't Miss Our Sustainable Landscape Program!

2009-02-25T15:17:00.000-06:00

Saturday, February 28th (that's this weekend!)10am - noon Ron Gentry Center, 310 Century Pkwy, Allen, TexasTopics: needs assessment and creating a planReservations: Andrea Smith, 214-509-4553, asmith@cityofallen.org.Cost is $5 for one seminar, $10 for the entire series. Please contact Andrea Smith for details.Hope to see you all there!

Presentation: Sustainable Landscape Design, Feb 28, 10a-noon and Mar 15, 2pm

2009-01-18T20:57:00.003-06:00

We will be speaking about sustainable landscape design -- what it is, why it's important, and how you can do it, too. Two dates: Saturday, February 28th, 10am to noon, at the Ron Gentry center in Allen; and Sunday, March 15th, 2pm, at Rohde's Nursery in Garland.

Making Sense of This Nonsensical World

2009-01-09T09:55:00.002-06:00

Several years ago when I was employed by Collin County Community College, my supervisor gave me Kent M. Keith's Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments. I thumbed through it but was consumed at that time with reading classic novels. Only recently did I pick it up again...and was amazed by its relevance on all levels: personally, professionally, emotionally and spiritually. Don't you love it when

Ringing in 2009

2009-01-05T16:55:00.005-06:00

David, Sage, Folsom the Dog and I would like to wish you all a very happy new year. We hope your holiday season has been bright and earth-conscious. Bright green! Speaking of green...after much planning and hand-wringing and kink-working-out, NativeDave.com is once again harvesting our seeds of sustainability and replanting with a new crop of ideas. (In some cases, literally.) As you may remember

Soul Cultivation

2008-11-30T11:48:00.002-06:00

Gardening is a popular hobby. It fulfills aesthetic needs, but also physical, mental and spiritual goals. I've often heard gardeners describe the experience as "therapeutic." And I can't help but agree. This morning I harvested basil seeds (both sweet green as well as purple) while David potted up some "rescued" plants he saved from a vacant lot slated for clearing. For a time, at least, we