Gardeners are embracing native plants more and more for their environmental benefits, But native annuals are often overlooked ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is the first to focus exclusively on California native plants, and now they’re inspiring landscapers to do the same.

The shop opened for business Friday, offering plants, seeds and educational resources for gardeners at every level.

Some thoughts on the fire resistance of California native plants in your garden Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia (Photo by Joshua Siskin) By Joshua Siskin | [email protected] ...

The workshop at the Garden is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The first online session covers habitats, native and California-friendly plants, lawn removal and alternatives for ...

Joshua Siskin writes the weekly gardening column.Nancee Wells, a field guide in the Dana Point/Laguna Beach area, sent me an email asking about the fire resistance of California native plants ...

The project (bloomcalifornia.org) summarizes the benefits of growing native plants: • Bring California’s unique beauty into your garden. • Create a habitat for butterflies, birds and bees.

Aurora Anaya unexpectedly fell in love with California native plants and vowed to create her own native plant habitat around her corner lot in Whittier. A bonus was a yard full of fragrance and ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go dormant. Here are 13 guaranteed to provide riotous color.

Aurora Anaya unexpectedly fell in love with California native plants and vowed to create her own native plant habitat around her corner lot in Whittier. A bonus was a yard full of fragrance and ...

Warren, a Master Gardener since 1994, is a garden writer and co-author of “The Drought-Defying California Garden: 250 Native Plants For a Lush Low-Water Landscape” with Greg Rubin.

Larry talks with horticulture experts about how to plan, design, plant and maintain gardens and landscapes using Southern California native plants. Joining him is Bart O’Brien, Director of ...