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  • Mar 15 2023 March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

    How to Plant Native Plants Successfully

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    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…

  • Mar 15 2023 March 15, 2023

    Protection of Native Plants

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    Protection of Native Plants    

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

  • Mar 15 2023 March 15, 2023

    Oak Tree Species in Our Area

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    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 …

  • Mar 15 2023 March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

    Did you know….?   

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    Did you know….?                 

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

  • Mar 15 2023 March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

    Turf Replacement Rebate Programs in the North San Joaquin Valley

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    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…

  • Mar 15 2023 March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

    Native Grasses for Home Landscaping

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    Native Grasses for Home Landscaping
    by Rhonda Allen

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

  • Mar 14 2023 March 14, 2023March 15, 2023

    Milkweed Dilemma

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    Milkweed Dilemma
    By: Rhonda Allen
    Many gardeners are interested in helping monarch butterflies improve
    their dwindling numbers by creating habitat …

  • Mar 14 2023 March 14, 2023March 15, 2023

    How You Can Help Getting This Fledgeling Chapter Off The Ground

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    How You Can Help Getting This Fledgeling Chapter Off The Ground
    by: Mike Azevedo
    We’re brand new! There was a time when the North San Joaquin Chapte…

  • Mar 14 2023 March 14, 2023

    Avoid Planting Invasive Plants  

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    Avoid Planting Invasive Plants  

    By Rhonda Allen 

    Adding shrubs and trees to our home landscapes has many benefits, but should be considered car…

  • Mar 14 2023 March 14, 2023

    Time for a Fall Lawn Replacement 

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    Time for a Fall Lawn Replacement 

    If you are considering replacing your thirsty lawn with a drought tolerant ground cover, fall is a good time to d…

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