How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps

The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), has an online plant identification tool ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Her native plant garden brings all the butterflies to the yard — and admirers too

LOS ANGELES — When Aurora Anaya bought her little art deco house on a corner lot in the small city of Whittier, she was excited about the chance to create her own garden. And then she met a man at the ...
Times-Standard

California Native Plant Society hosts ‘Wildflower Show’

The North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will present its annual “Wildflower Show” at the Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 2 ...
LAist

Native bees and plants

Projects affiliated with the University of California have helped farmers integrate and support native bee populations. The presence of native pollinators not only increases crop yield, research has ...
LAist

For farms struggling with commercial bee loss, California native plants and bees could be key

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. California is home to 1,600 species ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel

Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Pruning California native shrubs

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western ...
Daily Breeze

Many Southern California native trees offer vibrant fall colors

At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny ...
Los Angeles Times

Her native plant garden brings all the butterflies to the yard — and local admirers too

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. When Aurora Anaya bought her little Art Deco house ...