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      • Design Basics
      • Bloom! California
      • Prepping and Planting
      • Digging Deeper
      • Garden Ambassadors
      • Gardening Webinars
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      • CNPS Inventory of Rare Plants
      • Rare Plant Ranking & Review
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        • Rare Plant Status Review Forum
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      • Rare Plant Treasure Hunts
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    Gardening

    Yes, You Can Create a Native Plant Garden!

    October 12, 2022October 13, 2022
    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, 2022August 17, 2022
    Consider replacing your turf with native grasses and grass-like plants that require less water and fewer resources to maintain.
  • Flora Magazine

    Be Inspired: Highlights from the 2019 native garden tours

    August 28, 2019May 16, 2022
    CNPS chapters each spring to host dozens of garden tours up and down the state. Thousands of Californians are able to tour native gardens.
  • Flora Magazine

    Garden Q&A – Design tips to please your HOA

    November 13, 2018April 29, 2022
    Follow these design tips to create a native plant garden will be enjoyed by both you and your homeowners association (HOA).
  • Gardening

    The Watershed Approach to Landscaping

    March 28, 2018May 19, 2022
    The use of the term “watershed” allows us to shift away from a water conservation-centric discussion of landscaping (which honestly feels like a lot of sacrifice) into a more integrated resources conversation (which feels like a change with big benefits).
  • Gardening

    Native Garden Part 1 – Planning

    February 21, 2018August 27, 2018
    The best plants for the garden's soil, sun and water are easy to grow and maintain. Going beyond a plant's comfort zone requires more work.
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    Gardening

    California Native Curb Appeal

    January 31, 2018September 19, 2022
    Create a native plant garden your neighbors will also love by considering its tidiness and using specific plants to create nice visual impact.
  • Gardening

    Garden Q&A – Planting on Steep Slopes

    December 1, 2017April 2, 2018
    Gardening on steep slopes can be challenging, but locally native evergreen foundation plants, properly irrigated, can create a garden that provides erosion control and beauty.
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    Flora Magazine

    Fall Native Foods – Explore autumn’s edible offerings

    September 19, 2017November 19, 2018
    California native plant gardens offer an abundance of food in the fall. Try these recipes to create dishes right out of your native garden.
  • Gardening

    Alternatives to Lawns

    September 1, 2017April 2, 2018
    Did you know you can use native plants to create any design aesthetic? Many people have no idea what to put in place of their lawn, so here are some ideas to get you started!
  • Gardening

    Garden Q&A – Edible native plants for the home garden

    September 1, 2017October 2, 2018
    Why let the bugs have all the fun?! Let’s feed our families too! Learn the California native plants that look good in your garden and even better on your plate.
  • Gardening

    Tips for Beginners

    March 13, 2017April 2, 2018
    Hints for beginner native plant gardeners from a former novice. If you start with a small area, it is not only less intimidating, but you can experiment, build on your success.
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