So here's the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in the summer when many go dormant, brittle and brown. In climates where ...

Pick up some new native plants: Sonoma Ecology Center has a native plant sale from noon to 3 p.m. every Friday at Sonoma Garden Park, 19996 Seventh St. East. The sale offers a variety of California ...

The summer of 2024 was California’s hottest on record. Did you struggle to keep your plants adequately watered? Did your water bills skyrocket? Did some plants die even with increased irrigation? Are ...

One of the easiest ways to learn about California native plants is volunteering to get your hands dirty. There are numerous nonprofit organizations devoted to protecting and/or restoring habitat in ...

Scientists and community members in Altadena are testing ways that California species can assist efforts to rebuild An aerial view of Altadena on March 11, 2025, shows surviving trees and new greenery ...

Projects affiliated with the University of California have helped farmers integrate and support native bee populations. The presence of native pollinators not only increases crop yield, research has ...

Question: I’ve always grown tulips, freesia, and daffodils. Are there bulbs native to California I can also grow in my yard? What are some benefits and tips for growing them? Answer: Native bulbs are ...

The Riverside-San Bernardino Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will offer a tour of eight gardens full of California native plants in spring bloom on March 29. The Spring Native Garden ...

We’ve all heard that native plants are the best for supporting local wildlife. But what about those non-native garden classics, like lilacs and irises? Well, you’re in luck: For every non-native plant ...

Q. I would like to plant California natives in my yard, but I don’t know where to buy them. I would also like to see them planted so I know what they look like when they’re full-grown. Your original ...

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...