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Aug 14 2023 
Home Landscape with Natives
By Rhonda Allen
This month we are sharing a local home landscape to provide an example of how to reimagine your yard without lawn. Many area residents are now replacing their green thirsty lawns with drought tolerant plantings, which we would…
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Aug 14 2023 
Native Plant Highlight- Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat
Looking for an easy to grow, drought tolerant new addition for your home landscape? Here is a plant you may like, the Santa Cruz Island buckwheat( Eriogonum arb
orescens). It has a unique texture with pale pink flower clusters. It is…
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Apr 03 2023 Del Puerto Canyon Field Trip – March 25th 2023
Del Puerto Canyon Field Trip – March 25th 2023
We had a great turnout for our annual del puerto canyon field trip! We were joined by Stanislaus Audubon and the Save Del Puerto Canyon organization. Over twenty eager nature enthusiasts loaded… -
Oct 15 2022 
How to Plant Native Plants Successfully
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.
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Oct 15 2022 
Oak Tree Species in Our Area
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 can be distinguished if you know a few of their characteristics. Generally, leaf and acorn… -
Oct 15 2022 
Native Grasses for Home Landscaping
Native Grasses for Home Landscaping
by Rhonda AllenHere are a few recommendations for planting native bunch grasses in your home landscape. Grasses add appeal to most landscapes with their arching, waving, and complimentary structural form. There is quite a VARIETY IN…
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Oct 14 2022 
Milkweed Dilemma
Milkweed Dilemma
By: Rhonda Allen
Many gardeners are interested in helping monarch butterflies improve
their dwindling numbers by creating habitat with milkweed plants, which their larvae
need to survive. However, research done recently by conservation groups shows that well meaning
gardeners who purchase milkweed plants… -
Aug 15 2022 
Protection of Native Plants
Protection of Native Plants
Have you ever wondered if it’s legal to pick a wildflower? Many native plants are protected under three California laws: The California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the Native Plant Protection Act (NPPA), and the…
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Aug 15 2022 
Did you know….?
Did you know….?
Grasslands once covered 20% of California, but now only 1-2% of that land remains in native grasses. What used to be here was about 300 species of unique grasses,…
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Aug 15 2022 
Turf Replacement Rebate Programs in the North San Joaquin Valley
Turf Replacement Rebate Programs in the North San Joaquin Valley
by: Cynthia Typaldos
6/17/22
Some water utility providers in our chapter’s area offer rebates for residents and businesses removing their lawns aka turf. In order to be eligible for the rebate, the application…
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