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Sep 26 2012 
Gardening for Butterflies
Nectar-bearing plants will bring butterflies, but all-around butterfly gardening means living with caterpillars, chewed leaves and some untidiness. -
Sep 26 2012 
Why the Fountain Grass Must Go
Fountain Grass readily moves in to wild areas and displaces the native plants that would otherwise provide habitat for native fauna. -
Sep 26 2012 
My Custom Chaparral
Like any garden, my custom chaparral is a work in progress. As it continues to evolve, I plan for an even better slope garden next year. -
Aug 01 2012 
Rivers for Change Hunts for Treasured Plants
A non-profit group of river paddlists joined forces with CNPS for a rare plant treasure hunt around Frank's Tract where the San Joaquin River braids through the Delta. -
Jun 27 2012 
Summer Seeds
By Meghan Walla-Murphy
The long languorous days of summer offer an opportunity like no other time of the year. The many day-lit hours present t…
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Jun 27 2012 
Buckwheats in the Garden
If you have ever admired a flowering buckwheat, you might consider celebrating the genus Eriogonum in your garden. -
Mar 28 2012 
The Life Cycle of Seeds: Spring
By Meghan Walla-Murphy
(Part one of a four-part series about the physiology and life cycle of seeds) Part 2As vernal equinox approaches and sprin…
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Mar 27 2012 
It’s Never Too Late
A person who never imagined they could contribute to science, discovered they could with the Rare Plant Treasure Hunt program. The RPTH provides a unique incentive and inspiration. -
Mar 23 2012 
Artemisia in the Garden
California Artemisia species can make an ornamental and often aromatic addition to native habitat gardens -
Dec 01 2011 
Pruning Native Plants – Part 4
Assessing a tree's health throughout the year is a crucial prerequisite to pruning.Here we learn the best techniques for pruning California native trees in the fall and winter. -
Dec 01 2011 
Pruning Native Plants – Part 2
Seasonally appropriate pruning and ideas for various garden styles. In the spring, there is time to learn the basics to healthy cuts and selecting the right tools. -
Dec 01 2011 
Pruning Native Plants – Part 1
Native gardens sometimes need a bit of pruning. When you think about pruning any plant, ask yourself what do you want to change, and what do you want to achieve?
