California native plants tend to be more modest than their hyper-gaudy non-native cousins more readily available on nursery shelves. Many California native plants also go dormant in the summer, which ...

The Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society presents a talk with ecologist David Self, who will be giving an introduction to native plants of ...

The Riverside-San Bernardino Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will offer a tour of eight gardens full of California native plants in spring bloom on March 29. The Spring Native Garden ...

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 ...

California is home to 1,600 species of native bees — nearly 10% of the world's bee species. These pollinators evolved alongside local ecosystems, crops and climates — and are responsible for ...

I live in a neighborhood whose original houses were built 75 years ago. Those homes are modest single-story bungalows on 6,500-square-foot lots. However, as is the case in many Los Angeles ...

If you’ve been to any beach on the Sonoma Coast, you likely have seen ice plant. The invasive species looks like a bunch of tiny succulents and often sprouts purple flowers. Despite how pretty these ...

PITTSBURG — Amidst the sprawling landscape of Los Medanos College, a 2-acre gem thrives with life, rooted in its mission to preserve California’s native plants and provide a sanctuary for students.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Showy Penstemon add vibrancy to the Lincoln Heights California Native Plant Corridor. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) So ...

So here's the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in the summer when many go dormant, brittle and brown. In climates where ...