Native conservancy completes first phase of restoration at returned CA site
The Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy announced Sept. 25 the completion of the first phase of restoration at Huhuunga, a one-acre site overlooking Eaton Canyon in Altadena, California, that was returned to the Tongva people in March 2022.
Project revives and records Tongva plant names
The Plants of Tovangaar allows hikers to hear audio recordings of indigenous names of plants along a trail at Coldwater Canyon Park.
These flowering plants are climate ready for Sacramento
UC Davis introduces new Arboretum All-Stars collection of water-wise recommendations
Another Tuleyome Tale!
In California alone, there are more than 3,000 recognized species. They can range from diminutive herbaceous annuals to woody vines and shrubs to statuesque tree
California Succulents: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Several species occur within the coastal dune scrub habitats that the San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Network’s Plant Community Monitoring (PCM) team surveyed this field season. A couple of species stood out, one being a beautiful native, and the other a prolific plant out of place.
The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant California Native Species
By planting from mid-September through mid-November, roots of all plants have a chance to grow during fall and most of the winter without having to supply nourishment to the leafy portion of the plant.
Proud homeowner shares stunning before-and-after photos of 1-year yard transformation: ‘Worth the work and wait’
A homeowner on Reddit shared the excellent results of a year-long effort to transform their front yard from a sparse space to a garden teeming with life.
HUNGRY HONEY BEES OUT-HUSTLE NATIVE POLLINATORS
In one of the world’s hot spots of bee biodiversity, scientists are overwhelmingly finding one introduced species
Will LA’s Ballona Wetlands ever be restored?
The Ballona Wetlands — an ecological reserve on L.A.’s Westside, bordered by Marina del Rey, Playa Vista and Playa del Rey — are the second-largest chunk of open space in L.A., second only to Griffith Park. They’re also a refuge for native birds such as great blue herons and hooded orioles, as well as thousands of birds that migrate every year along the Pacific flyway.
Native bees and plants
They can help farmers and commercial pollinators