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Fab Ceanothus at Newton (Begonia) Triangle
A keen-eyed observer sent me this photo taken from the street of the Newton (Begonia) triangle in Torrance.…
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Time to plant!
We had over an inch of rain the last storm, cool weather is ahead of us, and it’s between Hallowe’en and Thanksgiving. The ideal time to plant is upon…
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Newton (Begonia) Triangle – “a pocket park with California native plants, that would be waterwise & easy to maintain”
If you’ve ever wondered what that native garden is at Newton and 242nd streets in Walteria/Torrance here’s the creation story. Two local articles fro…
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Planting Guide
Tree of Life Nursery has an excellent and concise planting guide for natives. The PVP Land Conservancy uses and recommends the TOL guide, excerpted he…
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Where to Buy Native Plants
Native plants are a bit of a specialty item, so most big box stores and the usual nurseries won’t carry many (or any) as regular items. It’s true tha…
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A Starter Guide To Replacing Thirsty Lawn With Drought-Tolerant Foliage
Upgrade your lawn to a native garden! Why? A recent article in LAist tells you why, “…Most crucially, native plants require far less water than ma…
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March 7, 2022: SEED LA – End of Project Report
General Meeting: March 7, 2022: Seed LA – Update and End of Project Review
Abstract
Seed LA is a Conze Grant recipient whom we previously heard fr… -
Feb 7, 2022: Long Beach Native Plant Parkways Program
General Meeting: February 7, 2022 – Tina Fann & Milo Yukimoto on the Long Beach Native Plant Parkways Program
Notes After Meeting
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Scot Pipkin: Using California Plants to Create Habitat at Home, Sep 13, 2021
General Meeting – Sep 13, 2021
Plant for Birds: Using Native California Plants to Create Habitat at HomeJoin Scot Pipkin to discuss habitat at ho…
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David Bryant: CNPS State Office on Bloom! California, Aug 2, 2021
General Meeting – Aug 2, 2021
CNPS State Office on Bloom! California
Native plants face the growing threats of a changing climate, habitat destructi…
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