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Want to help birds this winter? Plant native berries.

Want to help birds this winter? Plant native berries. · November 16, 2023

Many birds turn to calorie-packed berries in autumn for an energy boost

Tarzana Native Plant Fair – Free Admission

Tarzana Native Plant Fair – Free Admission · November 10, 2023

The Tarzana Community & Cultural Center presents its 3^rd Annual Native Plant Fair this Saturday, November 11 from 11 am – 4 pm. Bring the whole family to learn all about native plants and how they can transform your gardens and our entire urban landscape.

This new group is growing native plants in Highland Park

This new group is growing native plants in Highland Park · November 9, 2023

I saw Doug Tallamy of Homegrown National Park speak at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and he was talking about the importance of native plants. I had heard of them, but never knew how crucial they were to the ecosystem.

Rose Creek Native Plant Garden a hidden treasure in Pacific Beach

Rose Creek Native Plant Garden a hidden treasure in Pacific Beach · November 8, 2023

Social activist and environmentalist, Karin Zirk, founder/executive director of Friends of Rose Creek, conducted a tour of the native plant garden recently. She discussed the origin of the garden, its purpose, and the joys – and challenges – of keeping it properly tended.

Students and faculty enjoy campus native garden

Students and faculty enjoy campus native garden · November 7, 2023

The California Native Plant Garden is near the Science Building and home to over 25 species of plants. The garden was remodeled in 2010 and has over 200 plants installed.

Love California native plants? Check out our collab with P.F. Candle Co.

Love California native plants? Check out our collab with P.F. Candle Co. · November 1, 2023

L.A. Times Plants has teamed up with Los Angeles-based P.F. Candle Co. for a limited-edition candle collection that celebrates native plants and brings the intoxicating scents of the Golden State indoors.

Monarch butterflies appear to be everywhere these days. Is the crisis over

Monarch butterflies appear to be everywhere these days. Is the crisis over · October 30, 2023

Western monarch numbers are vastly improved over the winter of 2020-21, when researchers counted less than 2,000 of the iconic pollinators overwintering along the Central and Southern California coast. O

Across New England, a group is working to find – and save – native plants

Across New England, a group is working to find – and save – native plants · October 26, 2023

Before you can save a seed, you have to find it. On a clear day this summer, our search began just a few steps off a trail near a rocky ledge in southern Connecticut.

Invasive plant mislabeled for native plant at Oahu big box store

Invasive plant mislabeled for native plant at Oahu big box store · October 23, 2023

A big box store sold what they thought was the Hawaiian native plant, called Mamaki. However, once the plant was purchased, the plant owner noticed it did not look right.

Want to grow your own native plants?

Want to grow your own native plants? · October 20, 2023

Collecting and sowing seeds from native plants is one of the best and most affordable ways to grow your own native plants.