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Wildflowers usually start blooming in March in Southern California, but a dry winter means we’re unlikely to see large swaths of poppies and other native annuals in 2025. One reason: Our total ...

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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 ...

The addition of California native plants invites a magical micro ecosystem into your garden. Walking through my garden of desert globemallow, sunflower bush, sage, and penstemon this spring, I noticed ...

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If your wildflower bingo card is looking a little empty this spring, and you haven't yet enjoyed the ethereal colors and soft swaths of natural splendor that is a far-off found field of blossoms, ...

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 ...

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 ...