Where to get native plants

Published on January 23, 2021January 27, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

I just updated my list of native plant nurseries – commercial, botanic gardens, nonprofits, wholesale and retail. Notice that we had to cancel the annual California Native Plant Society – San Gabriel Mountains Chapter sale this year, but we are hoping to hold one next year on November 6, 2021. Please let me know if

Native Plant Sale

Published on October 26, 2017 by weedingwildsuburbia

Late autumn through winter is the best time of year to plant in Southern California, especially if you are adding climate-appropriate and beautiful California native plants. The San Gabriel Mountains Chapter of California Native Plant Society (our local chapter) is holding its annual sale on November 4, 2017 from 9 am – 2pm at Eaton

CNPS PLANT SALE, Nov. 8th at Eaton Canyon Nature Center

Published on October 31, 2014April 19, 2015 by weedingwildsuburbia

This year the plant sales were early. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, which for years and years held its sale on the first weekend in November, jumped to the head of the line by holding a Fall Planting Festival a whole month earlier. The San Gabriel Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS),

10 Reasons Not to Miss Our Native Plant Sale

Published on November 7, 2013April 19, 2015 by weedingwildsuburbia

Our local chapter of the Calif. Native Plant Society (CNPS – San Gabriel Mts. Chap) is holding its annual native plant sale this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. You will not want to miss this great sale because: 1. We will have over 1,800 plants, including more than 100 different kinds – all native to California

Water Bill Blues

Published on August 25, 2013January 31, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

It is estimated that over 50% of residential water in California is used outdoors. With water rates rising quickly I decided to take a look at my bills to see how much they have risen, and how much I could save by converting more of my landscaped yard to water-conserving California native plants.The answer, however, is

PLANT SALE THIS WEEKEND

Published on November 8, 2012April 19, 2015 by weedingwildsuburbia

As the record heat of a couple of days ago becomes a distant memory and we see highs dropping into the 60s, it is time to think about …. P L A N T S A L E ! ! ! I’m still busy printing out new signs and a plant catalog for the

Updates

Published on September 4, 2012April 19, 2015 by weedingwildsuburbia

Quick note to let you know that I continue to update lists and events. Orchid Black, Native Sanctuary, suggested a few excellent additions to the list of native plants that offer summer color (that’s not brown). Thanks to Orchid. Wanted to also mention a few upcoming events. Summer is over, whether the weather knows it