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Life and Death in a Nature Park

Published on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 by weedingwildsuburbia

The large old oak stands back, hidden from those who rush by. But step towards her and you can feel her presence. You can sense her wisdom. Get closer, touch her rough bark and you can feel her love. The pain of life falls away – if only for a short time.

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California Wildflower Bloom – 2022

Published on February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 by weedingwildsuburbia

Enjoy California’s spectacular wildflower season!

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California Native Plant & Weed ID

Published on December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

Now that the annual plant sale of the California Native Plant Society – San Gabriel Mts. Chapter is over I am turning my attention to updating this website. The Gardening […]

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Plant Sale Thanks

Published on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

Our annual California Native Plant Society – San Gabriel Mts. Chapter Native Plant Sale was a big success. We had a record turn out, and sold almost all of our […]

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Garden Dormancy

Published on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

Dormancy in the southern California garden

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Native Plant Sale

Published on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

California Native Plant Society – San Gabriel Mountains ChapterSaturday, November 6, 2021, 9 am – 2 pm NEW LOCATION: Monrovia Historical Museum, 742 E. Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016-3008 What […]

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Keeping Plants Alive in Extreme Heat

Published on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

(Posted on July 8, 2018, also see Tips for Native Plant Heat Wave Gardening, Sept. 18. 2018) We are currently enjoying a balmy 99+ degree day. After the record breaking […]

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Volunteer Day, June 19

Published on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

Volunteer at the nature park on June 19, 2021, 9 – noon. Everyone is welcome. Please wear a mask if not vaccinated and maintain social distancing.

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Volunteer Day, May 15th

Published on May 8, 2021June 28, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

We’re Back After a long year, we are finally back. With many people vaccinated and numbers looking good, we will be resuming monthly park cleanups this month. YAY!! To fill […]

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Happy Earth Day

Published on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

What better way to mark Earth Day than to give thanks for the lovely bit of habitat in our neighborhood that we call the South Pasadena nature park?

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Author of Wild Suburbia - Learning to Garden with Native Plants, Barbara created and runs Friends of South Pasadena Nature Park. Each month with other volunteers, she weeds and cares for the park. She continues to garden with natives, give talks, and write. Grow native - let your garden go wild.

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