Neighbor Referrals!

Did you know that you can recommend your favorite company or service provider?   We have started a list of community referrals for the SHHOA.  Just click on over to our referrals page to see the list or recommend your favorite people.

Community Referrals! (http://www NULL.sequoyahhome NULL.org/resources/referrals/)

Drought Tolerant Garden Resources

With one of the worst droughts upon us that California has seen, it is never too late for resources to update your garden, help support what you have an find new ways to conserve.

Evergreen Nursery (http://www NULL.theevergreennursery NULL.com/) is a local garden staple and often offers classes on gardening basics, California Native planting and June 28th, they happen to be hosting a class on Drought Sustainable Gardening (http://www NULL.theevergreennursery NULL.com/events/drought-sustainable-gardening/).   They have additional tips on:

• Drought Tolerant Plants (http://www NULL.theevergreennursery NULL.com/2014/06/09/drought-tolerant-plants-2/)
• The Benefits of Mulching (http://www NULL.theevergreennursery NULL.com/2014/06/09/benefits-mulching/)
• Watering Wisely (http://www NULL.theevergreennursery NULL.com/2014/06/09/watering-wisely/)

Another great resource is the Grand Lake Ace Hardware & Nursery (http://www NULL.yelp NULL.com/biz/grand-lake-ace-hardware-nursery-oakland-2).  They are consistently written up in the San Francisco Chronicle and other local blogs as a great place to go for California Natives and plants that thrive in our East Bay and Oakland Micro Climates.

Another resource, especially for vegetables is McDonnell Nursery (http://www NULL.mcdonnellnursery NULL.com/) in Orinda.  They have a great selection of organic veggies, regular veg and acres of landscape plants.  They can easily handle any yard project you may have.  Like Evergreen, McDonnell Nursery has a plethora of tips and ideas on their website.  For water efficient color in your garden, they suggest: marigold, lupine, cosmos, verbena, sage and hibiscus.  They have a great link on caring for your trees during the drought (http://www NULL.mcdonnellnursery NULL.com/html/trees1 NULL.html).

For more water wise gardening tips, check out the Water Smart Center on the EBMUD website (https://www NULL.ebmud NULL.com/environment/conservation-and-recycling/watersmart-center).

 

Thank you to all who made it to the block party!!

The 2014 Sequoyah Hills HOA block party was definitely a success.  The Board would like to thank everyone who came out today to meet your neighbors and for your continued support in making this a great community to live.  We especially would like to thank Chris Quan for hosting the event in front of her home.   Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

We would also like to thank the members of Oakland Firehouse Station #21 who brought out their engines and entertained kids and adults alike.

As pictures are worth 1,000 words, take a look at the festivities below!!  If you missed it, please think about joining us in 2015.

EDMUD – Hansom Work (April 2014)

Back in April, EBMUD was hard at work on Hansom Drive repairing water leaks in the lines going from the main to the individual meters outside several homes. If you see a leak seeping through the pavement, you know who to call! EBMUD Service Desk: 1-866-403-2683

Now more than ever with the drought and water conservation efforts, it is crucial to call EBMUD or if it is a running faucet or leaky irrigation in your home, to call your trusted plumber.

Thanks Dale Davis for the great pics!

SHHA Board Meeting (Q2 – 2014)

Tuesday, April 8th is the second quarter Board meeting for the Sequoyah Hills Homeowners Association.  Please stay tuned for updates and a meeting summary.