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  • Flora Magazine

    Be Inspired: Highlights from the 2019 native garden tours

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

    Garden Q&A – Design tips to please your HOA

    November 13, 2018November 13, 2018
    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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    Native Plant Gardens: Genetic Code

    June 20, 2018June 12, 2018

    MONTHLY MEETING
    Speaker: Bob Perry, Professor Emeritus Cal Poly Pomona, Academician, Author, Landscape Architect…

  • Gardening

    The Watershed Approach to Landscaping – Part I

    March 28, 2018August 27, 2018
    These principles unite water managers, developers, landscapers, horticulturalists, and property owners behind one mission.
  • 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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    California Native Curb-Appeal

    January 31, 2018August 27, 2018
    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.
  • Gardening

    Starting a Native Plant Garden

    March 13, 2017April 2, 2018
    Before planning your native garden, there are a number of important questions to address about your particular site and location. Use this guide to help chose plants that will thrive.
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