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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.
Before you put the plant in the hole, fill the hole with…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Native Grasses for Home Landscaping
by Rhonda Allen

Here 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…

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…

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 Chapter of the CNPS was the
largest in the valley. This really says something when you consider…