ransPak Gives $500K to Plant Trees in Wildfire-Damaged CA Forests
The company said its $500,000 donation will help reforest more than 2,700 acres of Northern California land affected by the Sheep Fire (2020) and Dixie Fire (2021), two of the most destructive wildfires on record.
We are Drowning in Plastic. Will a New Law Save Us?
Beginning in 2028, recycled paper bags distributed at stores will be required to contain at least 50% postconsumer recycled materials.
Gardener considers bold plan to transform yard: ‘Put a lot of time and effort’
Redditors in the comments had some helpful advice for the OP as they begin their plant journey.
Native trees are dying or struggling from a lack of precipitation in the region
Experts say wild flora and fauna are trying to cope with the abnormally dry weather.
Invasive Pest Spotlight: Nutria
The nutria is a large semi-aquatic rodent introduced to California in the early 1900s to be farmed for their fur. When the fur market collapsed, many nutria escaped or were set loose
Planting Native Annual Flowers for Earliest Spring Blooms
Now is the perfect time to plant something special.
Gift Guide: Put these under a tree for the gardeners and plant parents in your life
Gardeners will be itching for springtime when they unwrap these items. And plant parents will be overjoyed to add to their collections.
Why California native plants are the best option for privacy hedges
The most recommended species for this function was lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia). Although it can grow to a height of 10 feet, with an equal or greater girth, lemonade berry may be kept to half that size with occasional pruning.
Grand Ronde tribe works to restore native plants and cultural traditions
Many Pacific Northwest cities and towns bear names of native plants that once flourished in the region, but finding those plants today can be challenging. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is working to change that through a specialized nursery program.
Celebrating 100 Years: Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Century of Native Plant Conservation
The enduring mission to conserve and grow native plant communities distinguishes them from most botanic gardens, which often extract exotic plants from other parts of the world