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    Gardening

    7 Ways to Bring Biodiversity to Your Garden

    September 2, 2026September 3, 2026
    Gardening with native plants brings biodiversity to your garden. But there is even more you can do—follow these 7 steps to make your garden a biodiversity powerhouse!
  • Gardening

    Five Easy California Native Plants for Container Gardening

    May 14, 2026May 14, 2026
    You don’t need to have a yard to enjoy gardening with native plants. The right plants will live happily in containers, bringing pollinators, color, and fragrance to your doorstep, patio, or balcony.
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    Patio and Container Gardens

    May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
    California native plants in containers are perfect for those with limited space. Get design and plant selection tips!
  • Gardening

    Acting Locally

    April 21, 2026
    This past year, chapter volunteers throughout the state planted seeds, guided young learners, yanked out invasive plants, shook hands on new partnerships, handed out plants at sales, and met enthusiasts at native plant garden tours. 
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    Landscape Design Elements

    March 26, 2026April 3, 2026
    Here is a crash course in garden design. With locally adapted California native plants, we pay special attention to appropriate soils, watering regimes, and plant communities.
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    Garden Q&A – Design tips to please your HOA

    March 8, 2026April 7, 2026
    Follow these design tips to create a native plant garden will be enjoyed by both you and your homeowners association (HOA).
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    7 Holiday Gift Ideas for Native Plant Lovers

    December 5, 2024January 24, 2025
    Shopping for the holidays is now easier and more sustainable with the CNPS guide to 7 gifts for native plant lovers.
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    Gardening

    California Native Plant Society Announces New Resources for Fall Planting Season

    October 24, 2024January 24, 2025
    Explore new digital tools on Calscape.org to help design California native plant gardens, just in time for the fall planting season.
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    Biodiversity Initiatives

    AB 1573 Reaches a Stopping Point

    September 8, 2023January 24, 2025
    The bill would have created CA's first native plant requirement and signaled the importance of supporting biodiversity through landscaping.
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    Gardening

    Yes, You Can Create a Native Plant Garden!

    October 12, 2022January 24, 2025
    A California native plant garden can fit every type of style and budget. Find inspiration and resources here!
  • Gardening

    Native Grass Alternatives to Lawns

    July 20, 2022January 24, 2025
    Consider replacing your turf with native grasses and grass-like plants that require less water and fewer resources to maintain.
  • Gardening

    How Does Your Garden Grow?

    June 27, 2022January 24, 2025
    Gauging your site conditions will help you choose the right native plants for your garden and bring beauty and pollinators to your site! 
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