Note: this info may also apply to non-natives but depends on the seed. Many California seeds typically last a long time, while certain edible plants may not last as long in storage. See the Seed Saver's Exchange for more info. My husband and I subscribe to the ‘if a native plant propagates, it …
Appreciating Our Natural World – now that we have more free time…
Gardens and the nature surrounding us certainly offers benefits to being stuck at home during this crazy coronavirus crisis. After all, our natural world proceeds as if nothing has happened. Birds have fledged and are discovering our natives. Butterflies are migrating through and tiny lizards …
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Favorite Hikes: Vivian Creek near Forest Falls CA
This is a continuation of favorite hikes that feature hikes with beautiful Californian natives and the nature they usher in. This is my go-to hike (only 4 miles) in my beloved San Bernardino National Forest when I'm wanting a very steep work-out, gorgeous views and a wonderful reward of a running …
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You’re Invited to (Virtually) Visit Four California Gardens
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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From Lawn to Habitat Garden – My 10-year Experience
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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It’s Time to Plant Native Plants! (plus local plant sales)
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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