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A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team.

The Man Who Grew a Million Native Plants

The Man Who Grew a Million Native Plants · September 12, 2024

Benito grew up in the ranch country of Starr County, and as a boy, he learned how native plants helped his family survive.

After losing his sight, this scientist created a unique nature walk for the other senses

After losing his sight, this scientist created a unique nature walk for the other senses · September 4, 2024

n Southern California’s Tijuana River Estuary, a blind scientist is leading a tour that encourages visitors to experience nature a little differently. He introduces visitors to the native plants with an emphasis on the other four senses besides sight.

Prepare for fall gardening with native plant selection, workshops, webinars and more

Prepare for fall gardening with native plant selection, workshops, webinars and more · September 4, 2024

Ikebana International celebrates the chrysanthemum in a two-day exhibition at Portland Japanese Garden

The biggest — and most expensive — mistakes people make with native plant

The biggest — and most expensive — mistakes people make with native plant · September 1, 2024

We think, “California native plants should grow easily here, because they’re native, right?” So people buy expensive plants and expect them to grow like weeds (as in anywhere at all without any tending) and the results are often disastrous. Here’s what experts say are the four most common mistakes…

How ancient glaciers influenced our native plants

How ancient glaciers influenced our native plants · August 29, 2024

The glaciations that covered this land for millions of years completely wiped out all but the tiniest cells of vegetation. The green plants could not survive, just as the dinosaurs could not survive “The Great Extinction.”

Native plants, lots of patience: How a Stearns County couple restored a damaged lakeshore

Native plants, lots of patience: How a Stearns County couple restored a damaged lakeshore · August 28, 2024

Mary and Richard Gallea can still remember the former owner of their lakeside cabin telling them he spent six or seven hours a week mowing the lawn.

Homeowner Associations Can’t Ban Native Plants, Thanks to New Illinois Law

Homeowner Associations Can’t Ban Native Plants, Thanks to New Illinois Law · August 27, 2024

The Illinois state legislature has stepped into the breach, passing a new law that in effect bans the bans. HOAs can no longer bar homeowners from planting native gardens.

LA Kings and SoCalGas Partner With Friends of the LA River To Support Los Angeles River Restoration

LA Kings and SoCalGas Partner With Friends of the LA River To Support Los Angeles River Restoration · August 23, 2024

To help with the City of Los Angeles’s restoration efforts, on August 5, 2024, AEG’s LA Kings and SoCalGas joined forces with Friends of the LA River to revitalize native habitats for plants and animals Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve.

In a hot neighborhood full of brown lawns, his DIY native plant garden thrives

In a hot neighborhood full of brown lawns, his DIY native plant garden thrives · August 23, 2024

After learning how to get rid of thirsty turf, Los Angeles resident set about transforming his front yard by ‘painting with wildflowers’ that endure in triple-digit temperatures

CA Is More At Risk For Invasive Plants Than Any Other State: Ranking

CA Is More At Risk For Invasive Plants Than Any Other State: Ranking · August 23, 2024

Invasive species can worsen wildfire conditions, according to lawn care website Lawn Love, which conducted the rankin

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