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BSI to preserve 400 endemic plant species at botanical garden in Mundhwa
3 months, 4 weeks ago

BSI to preserve 400 endemic plant species at botanical garden in Mundhwa

Hindustan Times  

As many as 400 endemic plant species from across the country will be preserved in the newly developed botanical garden in Mundhawa, said officials. The plant species have great significance in the flora of India and their preservation in the garden will help researchers, students as well as the conservationist to study the endemic plant biodiversity across the country, said …

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Why we should grow native bluebells
1 year, 8 months ago

Why we should grow native bluebells

The Independent  

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L.A.’s private gardens are springing to life. Here’s how to peek inside while you can
1 year, 9 months ago

L.A.’s private gardens are springing to life. Here’s how to peek inside while you can

LA Times  

In 1995, when most people considered native plants little more than weeds, desert devotee Mike Letteriello peered through a chain-link fence at a patch of bare ground and dreamed up a fragrant, vibrant tribute to California’s diverse native plant communities. But during Southern California’s annual season of spring garden tours, the gates of Prisk Native Garden will be open to …

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Native voices were finally heard at California’s biggest native plant conference
2 years, 1 month ago

Native voices were finally heard at California’s biggest native plant conference

LA Times  

Something’s happened in the four years since the California Native Plant Society — CNPS — had its last statewide conference. “Colonialism caused us to see our relatives as resources for exploitation.” This struggle between Indigenous and European perspectives came up repeatedly during the conference, even during its $80-a-plate celebration dinner with a menu created by the Chia Café Collective, an …

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Tips for growing a healthy garden during drought
2 years, 5 months ago

Tips for growing a healthy garden during drought

Associated Press  

Many people try to save water just to do the right thing. WATERING EFFICIENTLY Most plants require an average of 1″ to 1 ½” of water per week under normal conditions, which amounts to a little more than a half-gallon of water per square foot of garden space. Watering deeply also establishes stronger, deeper roots that are better able to …

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Ripping out his lawn made him a native plant fanatic
2 years, 5 months ago

Ripping out his lawn made him a native plant fanatic

LA Times  

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. The frontyard of Georg Kochi’s home is a mix of drought-tolerant and California native plants, as well as a few “legacy” plants his parents tended after they bought the 1913 Craftsman house in 1968. “He said, ‘Georg, just water your plants by hand and get to know them.’ And that’s what I …

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For Earth Day, plant native plants, practice benign neglect
2 years, 8 months ago

For Earth Day, plant native plants, practice benign neglect

Associated Press  

Picture this: You step into your garden, and the beds are brimming with flowers that thrive on benign neglect. If your idea of the perfect garden includes abundant plants that do well with little human intervention, while attracting and supporting all manner of pollinators, you can make it real by planting native plants. Doug Tallamy, a professor of entomology at …

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Fall is the best time to shop for native plants. Here’s where to browse in L.A.
3 years, 2 months ago

Fall is the best time to shop for native plants. Here’s where to browse in L.A.

LA Times  

If you want to dip a toe into creating a habitat in your yard or on your balcony, fall is your time for action. figearthsupply.com Oct. 10 A citrus-pruning workshop in the Arlington Garden citrus grove, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, will be conducted by Fruitstitute, an L.A. fruit tree service. thesherman.org Oct. 14-15 “Garden Flow” rehearsals with …

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