Matt’s interest in habitat enhancement was sparked when he planted his first willow cutting in the bank of a waterway at the Jepson Prairie Reserve. He then realized this was the best way to fit himself in concert with the natural surroundings. After college he gained experience planting, collecting seed, and growing native California plants. He deviated from his path a bit with forays into organic farming, soil ecology, and aquaculture. After moving to Pt Richmond Matt feels fortunate to have landed so close to a California Native Plant Nursery although he was bemused to find most of the plant names have changed. “A Potentilla by any other name…”.