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Massive century plant blooms after 30 years in Palmdale man’s yard

Massive century plant blooms after 30 years in Palmdale man’s yard · July 25, 2023

Miguel Cuevas, a gardening enthusiast from Palmdale, was surprised to find out the unusual, 30-foot-tall “tree” emerging from an agave plant in his yard was actually the rare, once in its lifetime, blooming of a century plant.

Designer Barnali Ghosh uses South Asian fabrics to dress as California native plants

Designer Barnali Ghosh uses South Asian fabrics to dress as California native plants · July 20, 2023

When people stayed home during the pandemic they changed their daily routines or some took up new hobbies. Designer Barnali Ghosh spent more time outside and became fascinated with the flowers in her Berkeley neighborhood.

California Botanic Garden offers opportunity to taste desserts made with native plants

California Botanic Garden offers opportunity to taste desserts made with native plants · July 20, 2023

California Botanic Garden has partnered with Bert & Rocky’s Cream Co. in Claremont to create three frozen desserts that incorporate the flavors of California native plants grown and harvested at the garden.

He wanted a ‘low-water, colorful, smell-good garden.’ But first, the lawn had to go

He wanted a ‘low-water, colorful, smell-good garden.’ But first, the lawn had to go · July 19, 2023

On a closely packed street in Inglewood, where single-family home after single-family home overlooks a manicured lawn, a spectacular garden filled with California native plants reaches to the sky and spills onto the sidewalk.

Napa County Master Gardeners: Spotlight on California native plants

Napa County Master Gardeners: Spotlight on California native plants · July 14, 2023

Known as the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, the bill was authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedmann (D-Burbank) and sponsored by the California Native Plant Society. The goal of the bill is to replace non-functional turf with water-conserving California native plants.

Which types of plants are fire-resistant around your home and which ones are not?

Which types of plants are fire-resistant around your home and which ones are not? · July 12, 2023

According to the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County, one of the best native plants for defensible space is the Ceanothus, commonly called the California Lilac.

Support biodiversity by landscaping with native plants: Redbud Society hosts property walk

Support biodiversity by landscaping with native plants: Redbud Society hosts property walk · July 7, 2023

The Red Bud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society held an event combining an educational session and a property walk starting out at the Gold Vibe Kombucha located at 12615 Charles Drive in Grass Valley this week.

3 local nonprofit organizations to host second bilingual native plant hike

3 local nonprofit organizations to host second bilingual native plant hike · July 6, 2023

Three local nonprofit organizations will be hosting their second bilingual native plant hike at the Pismo Preserve on Sunday, July 9. The hike will be in both Spanish and English from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Previous PREVIOUS Political and Religious Views Reflect What Is In The Heart There is a considerable difference between character and personality. Personalit… NEXT Next Up NEXT UP Remember “The Cause” Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton never cal… Corporate America Sees The Light Of Native Plants · July 6, 2023

Planting native plants instead of the hybrid, and sometimes invasive, plants, is starting to take root-in the corporate community, of all places.

Corporate Landscaping Lets Its Hair Down

Corporate Landscaping Lets Its Hair Down · July 6, 2023

More companies are eschewing manicured grass in favor of native plants, a shift driven by the environmental costs of installing and maintaining lawns