
Tag: Conservation


Ugly Is Not a Turf Replacement
To avoid these easily recognizable and just plain ugly “syndromes,” let’s achieve functional beauty by exploring some key planning and planting principles. Consider the following points whether you are replacing existing turf, or working on a new design that might have traditionally been planted with turf, back “in the good old days.”

Native California Plants for Native Bees and Pollinators
It is important to keep in mind when planting to use a variety of flowers that will provide access to our great range of pollinators. Equally important is providing food for pollinators year round. This can be achieved by keeping in mind a calendar of color when you are choosing your plants.

Summer Water for Native Plants
California native plants are well adapted to our climate and can tolerate extended periods of heat and drought in their natural setting. Many natives experience a drought-induced dormancy in the summer. They simply maintain their size and shape, add very little to no new growth, and sometimes even lose a few leaves toward the end of the season.This is how they “tough it out”.

Ocean Institute’s Native Maritime Garden
Ahoy native plant lovers! Join us as we visit our friends at the Ocean Institute to discuss an enhancement of their native garden, where the seashore meets the historical bluffs of Dana Point.

The Watershed Garden
The importance and application of creating a water conscious garden. In this presentation, Jodie describes designing and implementing a garden in concert with your local watershed.

The Art & Science of Butterfly Gardening
honey bees aren’t the only pollinator that helps plants thrive. Southern California is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 700 species of native bees. As urban development marches on, native plant gardens can be a crucial stepping stone for wild bees.

Native Bees: Biology, Bee-havior, & Research
honey bees aren’t the only pollinator that helps plants thrive. Southern California is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 700 species of native bees. As urban development marches on, native plant gardens can be a crucial stepping stone for wild bees.

Watering Native Plants
How to WATER your Native Plants You will be watering less, you will be watering deeply and you will have a beautiful garden! When making

Press Release: Rare Gall Discovered
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAPRIL 1, 2010 Rare stem gall discovered on native plant. Nursery owners are shocked and delighted. April 1, 2010, San Juan Capistrano. The