The Science Behind Nature - in Layperson Speak
Good news! Although Covid-19 shut down our planned free tours of California Native Plant Gardens in Redlands CA last month, you can visit four of them through videos below. We purposely planned yards in different stages, each one replacing some former water-thirsty lawn. There's also a Spring …
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For locals in Southern California's Inland Empire -- I'm giving a talk on Thursday, January 16th in Redlands CA entitled "From Lawn to Habitat Garden - A 10 Year Experience in Going Native" The Details.... When: Thursday, January 16, 2020, 7:00 pm Where: Church of the Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus …
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For a steep hike in a favorite preserve -- and a wonderful example of California native plants and the wildlife they attract - check out the Chaparral Vistas to Preservation Point Trail in Oak Glen Preserve (Oak Glen CA). If you have extra time, the preserve has other fun and easier trails for …
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As the weather cools (lovingly for us in Southern California!), it's the time for local plant sales -- especially for our important native plants that can be hard to find in regular nurseries. Note: Non-Californians: I have 'when to plant' guidelines for my Midwest and Eastern friends (see …
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Ten years ago we replaced our dying grass lawn with a California native garden. Photos best illustrate the transformation, the rich habitat it has provided, and our happiness with our new front yard. Before Photos and Planting Prep (late 2008 - Jan, 2009) Immediately Post-planting and the …
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We continue to love our property and our trips for the natural world lessons they bring us. Here are 2018 highlights! Curious Bighorn Sheep. On a visit to Joshua Tree National Park, my friend Nancy and I observed these bighorn sheep observing us so curiously. It started with one and then …
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