How to Plant Native Plants Successfully   

Dig a hole of a size into which the plant will fit, not much deeper than, but twice as wide.
Befor…

Protection of Native Plants    

Have you ever wondered if it’s legal to pick a wildflower? Many native plants are protected under three California…

Oak Tree Species in Our Area
Oak trees are key plants in our valley habitats. Both evergreen and deciduous varieties occur in the Central Valley and …

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Grasslands once covered 20% of California, but now only 1-2% of that land remains in native grasses. What used to…

Turf Replacement Rebate Programs in the North San Joaquin Valley

by: Cynthia Typaldos

6/17/22

Some water utility providers in our chapter’s a…

Native Grasses for Home Landscaping
by Rhonda Allen

Here are a few recommendations for planting native bunch grasses in your home landscape. Grass…