Innovative System Measures Fog That Beloved Plants Need to Thrive
Fog is a critical but mysterious water source for native plants during hot, dry summers at Cabrillo National Monument. Researchers used new technology to uncover the park’s fog patterns, showing the best places to restore damaged habitat.
As the Eaton Fire Still Burns, Locals Gather Seeds to Regrow
In Altadena, a network of home gardeners answer the call to build a free “library” of plant seeds.
Pollinator gardens rise in the Rogue Valley from the ashes of the Almeda Fire
From Fires to Flowers, a program run by the non-profit Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, creates vibrant gardens in the scorched footprint of the 2020 wildfire, helping create a landscape that heals both people and pollinators.
New Ohio law makes it easier to collect and share native plant seeds
A new Ohio law allows individuals and conservation organizations to collect and share native plant seeds.
Plants gone wild: what’s the deal with native plants?
Let your garden go wild in the new year! Learn about the benefits of native plants and how a simple flower can help save the bees.
Native plant walk Saturday hopes to seed interest in bolstering ‘earth skills’
Many Orange County denizens know the region’s geography, its rugged coastlines, hills and canyons, like the backs of their hands, but it’s unclear how many could survive its wilderness if left to their own devices.
A “Californian” Yard to Help Pollinators
Using California native plants in landscaping can help pollinators and save water
Native plants from the Golden State that wildlife love
A series of plant sales coming up feature native varieties that don’t need a lot of water or fuss and that provide food and cover for birds, insects and other wildlife.
The uncertain future for California plants only found in one spot in the world
A feeling of peace and rugged beauty is inherent to the southern California desert, especially Joshua Tree National Park. Fortunately, the land and species within Joshua Tree enjoy federal protection, meaning they are safe from development and any extractive practices.
Incorporating Native American Plants into Landscape
When the Gorman Museum of Native American Art relocated to a space adjacent to the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden in 2023, a seed was planted. Why not include Indigenous California plants outside the museum?