Here in Redlands CA, ESRI employs 2000 and is a huge presence in our town. With hundreds of sycamore trees dotting ESRI’s campus, the tree is obviously a favorite of the company's founder, Jack Dangermond. “I like this tree. It makes people feel good when they are around them," says Dangermond. He …
Favorite So. California Native Plants
We had a garden club meeting in my town (Redlands CA) and were lucky to have as our speaker Bart O’Brien from the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden (RSABG) in Claremont. He presented a wonderful talk about California native plants. More importantly, he shared his favorites for our area. These …
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Find a Native Plant Sale Near You
Readers outside California - please google 'native plant society' and your state -there should be a website and a list of plant sales. Fall through winter are the best times to plant natives because the roots have time to get established before the heat begins. Lucky for us consumers in Southern …
Favorite Natives: Salvias (Sages) for Aroma, Wildlife and Spectacular Flowers
Native California salvias (commonly called sages) make my favorite list for many reasons: their spectacular show of flowers spring through summer, their aroma that permeates the air, especially after rainfall. Also, the sages in our landscaping offer great wildlife habitat. I have photos of …
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Favorite Natives: Buckwheat for Bees & Butterflies
Wherever you live, if you want to attract bees to pollinate your garden or you want to add more butterfly plants to your yard, you can't find a better plant than buckwheat (Eriogonum) -- or the many varieties available today. I just returned from a favorite walk, which winds through a neighborhood …
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Favorite Natives: Nevin’s Barberry
My husband and I have landscaped two homes now with California natives and other drought-tolerant plants. We even won a local award in a Western waterwise landscape contest sponsored by our area's water district. So while we’re not experts I thought I would share our favorite California native …