08/24/2026
Our plan to grow wild grapes at Morro Bay Birdhouse has come to fruition. Initially we planted table grapes in hopes of eating them ourselves. But in mid-summer the leaves became moldy due to the persistent marine overcast we have in summer. So we removed the cultivars and replaced them with wild California grape, which we started from wild clippings. The wild grapes are edible, but too small to bother with. We’ll grow them for the birds - hopefully Cedar Waxwings in winter - and otherwise enjoy the lush foliage. The leaves turn a lovely burgundy color in late summer. Our native California Fuchsia is also looking nice this summer after an aggressive trimming.
