Environmental News

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

Noxious weeds a threat to Colorado’s native plants and crops

Noxious weeds a threat to Colorado’s native plants and crops · September 19, 2024

A serious and growing problem in the West is the invasion of non-native plant species, commonly called noxious weeds. Noxious refers to the species’ aggressive behavior, which damages native Colorado plant communities or economic crops. They do not have predators so they can adapt very successfully to Colorado’s environment, giving them an advantage over native species. Noxious weeds outcompete native plants for food, space, light and nutrients.

Her native plant garden brings all the butterflies to the yard — and admirers too

Her native plant garden brings all the butterflies to the yard — and admirers too · September 17, 2024

When Aurora Anaya bought her little Art Deco house on a corner lot in Whittier, California, she was excited about the chance to create her own garden. And then she met a man at the farmer’s market who introduced her to the plants that help endangered monarch butterflies survive.

Finding a Southern California plant that’s not in the ‘Sunset Western Garden Book’

Finding a Southern California plant that’s not in the ‘Sunset Western Garden Book’ · September 14, 2024

The flowers of these trees are bereft of fragrance although they are far more opulent than sweetshade blooms.

Dogs helping to restore native plants by seeding the ground

Dogs helping to restore native plants by seeding the ground · September 12, 2024

Walking our dogs can be good for our health and theirs. But in one part of Britain – there’s an extra benefit. Some four-legged friends are helping the environment too.

The Mountain Gardener | Garden Inspiration Overload

The Mountain Gardener | Garden Inspiration Overload · September 12, 2024

This company bought Suncrest Nursery last year and has breathed new life into it. A favorite for years, Suncrest had a reputation for excellence and this new version is living up to its name.

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.”

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