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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.

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.

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