The ‘secret garden’ of north Stockton
Nestled between asphalt roads and concrete sidewalks in north Stockton lies In Season, a local market and nursery. At first glance, it appears to be a small café and plant shop, but then it continues to expand. Doorway after doorway, path after path, the shop is much larger than it seems.
Many Californians Gave Up Their Lawns And Surprisingly Raked In Thousands of Dollars Instead
California’s obsession with perfectly-turfed grassy lawns could end up prompting a severe drought in the state if not controlled.
Western Nevada County Envisions Monarch Waystation: A Community Call to Plant A Seed in Your Own Backyard
As the Sierra Foothills come alive with summer bloom, Western Nevada County is taking a bold step to help one of nature’s most iconic species: the monarch butterfly. Earlier this year, Peggy Wright, owner of Treats Ice Cream, and Mary Cahill participated in a workshop with monarch and milkweed enthusiast Mike the Bee Guy. They came away from that experience with a brilliant Plant a Seed vision: to create a vibrant network of Monarch waystations throughout Western Nevada County.
UC MERCED’S SMART FARM ABUZZ WITH ACTIVITY
At UC Merced’s biggest lab, students work from before sunrise to well after dusk. They are operating the university’s Experimental Smart Farm, 40 acres of dirt and plants, research and experiments.
California enters final phase of construction on world’s largest wildlife crossing
Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the final phase of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing has begun. What is soon to be the world’s largest wildlife crossing will connect open space on both sides of US Highway 101 in Agoura Hills and is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
UC Master Gardener Spotlight: Get to Know Denise Godbout-Avant
You may recognize her name from the numerous articles she has authored for The Stanislaus Sprout. Denise answers a few questions so you can get to know her better.
California among leaders in protecting pollinators, with work still to be done
As National Pollinator Week – which began on Monday – flies by, pollinator populations across the United States need to be protected from dangerous pesticides and habitat loss. During their related outreach and education efforts, Environment California and CALPIRG found that California is still missing two key policies that other states have adopted — including one restricting a common chemical.
Volunteers use innovative methods to transform parks that are prone to wildfires: ‘We bring our skills as designers’
Volunteers in California are working to restore parks that are prone to wildfires by rewilding the land.
The 7 Best California Native Plants for Container Gardens
Plus tips on how to care for these low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly flora at home
Learn about native plants from a longtime gardener in Santa Rosa
A founding member of the local Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will share insights from her years of experience with natives during a talk in Santa Rosa.