Bobby & Genée’s Redwood Paradise Love Shack

05/18/2026

And so it begins!

04/30/2026

Time to start working on welcome signs!

04/30/2026

04/26/2026

September 2024.

After a week of clearing low lying brush with my crew (which we later realized was a whole lotta poison oak vines!) we were finally able to stake out the hypothetical driveway.

At this point, the redwood fairy rings and the majestic oak tree were still hidden in poison oak vines and over grown bay trees. 70% of the property was still inaccessible.

But I could “see” the potential through all the blockage. This land had many secrets hiding, just waiting to be revealed!

As we continue to clear and let the land give up its secrets, our homestead has become a haven for woodpeckers, quail, blue jays, doves, owls, and squirrels! And the oaks and redwoods have been rejuvenated now that they don’t have to compete for light, as well as having all the poison oak weight removed from them.

We have so much pride and sense of accomplishment now when we sit in our Adirondack chairs and relax, taking in the views with wildlife all around us. This truly is our paradise ❤️

04/05/2026

We always talk about our Redwood Fairy rings on our homestead, but we also have three varieties of Oak Tree!

Our Coast Live Oak is our prized possession and one the main features of our homestead next to the Redwoods. It the oldest tree on the property next to the redwoods.

We also have white oak and chaparral oaks growing in various places all over the property.

04/04/2026

Some good info we need for our Live Oak:

Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) are highly prone to producing epicormic sprouts—often called water sprouts or suckers—as a survival mechanism against stress, such as storm damage, severe pruning, or increased light exposure. These sprouts emerge from dormant buds under the bark, allowing the tree to rapidly regenerate foliage and compensate for loss.

Key Reasons for Epicormic Sprouts in Live Oaks:
Stress Response: Often a symptom of injury, drought, or over-pruning.

Increased Light: Sudden exposure to light on the bark (e.g., from thinning) triggers dormant buds.
Survival Mechanism: Helps the tree maintain its energy balance and recover from damage.

Genetics: Some trees are genetically more predisposed to this growth.

Management Tips:
Avoid Over-pruning: Trimming too much, especially in summer, can cause more sprouts.

Selective Removal: Instead of removing all sprouts, focus on removing weak or poorly positioned ones to allow others to develop into new branches.

Patience: Often, sprouts can be left to self-regulate and die off over time.

Protect from Injury: Protecting the root zone and bark reduces the stress that causes sprouting.