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What are native plants, and why are they so crucial to our ecosystems?

What are native plants, and why are they so crucial to our ecosystems? · August 23, 2023

What do turkey corn, swamp lousewort, American skunk cabbage, and sneezeweed (gesundheit) have in common? Besides having quirky names, they’re all plants native to the U.S.

Plant of the month: Beebrush

Plant of the month: Beebrush · August 22, 2023

A lovely, lacy larger shrub, the beebrush (Aloysia gratissima) is a beautiful choice for any yard that wants to attract pollinators. It is also known as whitebrush or Texas whitebrush.

Native Plants Are In Decline. This SoCal Conservation Group Has A Unique Seed Program To Save Them

Native Plants Are In Decline. This SoCal Conservation Group Has A Unique Seed Program To Save Them · August 17, 2023

The conservancy works to protect biodiversity through a unique program in which they collect native plant seeds from the surrounding environment, grow more of the native plants at their farm, and redistribute these seeds throughout areas in which the native plant populations are in decline.

After 40 years homeless, Ocean Beach native plant gardener set to move into housing

After 40 years homeless, Ocean Beach native plant gardener set to move into housing · August 10, 2023

Michael Garvey takes care of the Ocean Beach Native Plant Ground.

California Flora: Native plant nursery thrives in wine country

California Flora: Native plant nursery thrives in wine country · August 10, 2023

Josh Williams, owner of California Flora, remembers his earliest adventures exploring the Golden State and its native plants.

High summer in the native plant garden | The Real Dirt

High summer in the native plant garden | The Real Dirt · August 4, 2023

The dog days of summer are a muted, in-between time in the native garden. Dry-climate plants have developed strategies for coping with high summer, whether on a rocky ledge in the foothills or in your back yard.

Invasive species prompts produce quarantine in California

Invasive species prompts produce quarantine in California · August 3, 2023

A portion of Los Angeles County has been placed under quarantine for the Tau fruit fly following the detection of flies near Santa Clarita.

Shutterstock Leaving dog and cat poo lying around isn’t just gross. It’s a problem for native plants and animals, too

Shutterstock Leaving dog and cat poo lying around isn’t just gross. It’s a problem for native plants and animals, too · August 2, 2023

Dodging dog poo along the local path has become something of an Olympic sport of late. I thought I’d count path-side dog poo on my bike ride the other day and gave up after counting 30 piles in the first kilometre. It really does feel a bit out of control at the moment.

Blog: The beauty and benefits of gardening with native plants

Blog: The beauty and benefits of gardening with native plants · August 2, 2023

If you’ve never considered using native plants in your garden, it’s time to take another look. Native plant gardening is a growing movement that provides multiple benefits, from water savings to habitat for birds and insects.

3 Reasons To Add Native Plants to Your Landscape

3 Reasons To Add Native Plants to Your Landscape · July 26, 2023

If you do it right, pollinators, songbirds and nature-deficient humans nearby will beat a path to your yard.