Category: Gardening Tips & Tricks

Gloved hand planting small green plant in soil.
January 19, 2023
Propagating California Native Plants with Jessica Fernandez | SOLD OUT

Details: Want to learn how to grow California native plants from cuttings? Learn the basic skills of vegetative propagation in this hands-on workshop! This informative workshop is suitable for both professionals and anyone interested learning propagation techniques for their home or community garden. All materials will be provided and participants will be able to take…

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Hummingbird hovering near flowering plant with vibrant green leaves.
January 6, 2023
Creating Habitat for Birds with California’s Native Plants

Details: Plants are the foundation of most ecosystems on earth. If we want to create rich, diverse, and resilient habitats in our yards and communities, we have to start with the appropriate plants. In this program, we will explore the importance of native plants to our local birds as sources of food, roosting, nesting, and…

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Outdoor plant nursery with various potted plants and signs
October 28, 2022
Fall Native Plant Shopping | Member Exclusive | Sold Out

Details: Fall is the perfect time to plant California natives in your garden! Shorter days, cooler weather and winter rains all help roots to grow deep, ensuring better establishment to help get your plants through the longer growing seasons ahead. Our Fall Preview Event is back again! We’ve stocked up on a large assortment of…

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Potted white sage plants with informational sign in garden.
September 29, 2022
Nursery Chats – Fall Planting Tips

Details: Stop by our California native plant nursery to learn quick tips and tricks for fall planting. Each Sunday in November, Retail and Nursery Manager, Matt Straka, will discuss subjects to ensure your fall planting success. Topics will include how to prep your garden for planting, what defines an “established” plant, soil and mulch techniques,…

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Potted plants on metal shelf inside sunny greenhouse.
September 29, 2022
Nursery Chats – Fall Planting Tips

Details: Stop by our California native plant nursery to learn quick tips and tricks for fall planting. Each Sunday in November, Retail and Nursery Manager, Matt Straka, will discuss subjects to ensure your fall planting success. Topics will include how to prep your garden for planting, what defines an “established” plant, soil and mulch techniques,…

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Potted green plants on metal shelf in sunlight.
September 29, 2022
Nursery Chats – Fall Planting Tips

Details: Stop by our California native plant nursery to learn quick tips and tricks for fall planting. Each Sunday in November, Retail and Nursery Manager, Matt Straka, will discuss subjects to ensure your fall planting success. Topics will include how to prep your garden for planting, what defines an “established” plant, soil and mulch techniques,…

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Sage plant with silvery leaves in sunny garden.
September 29, 2022
Nursery Chats – Fall Planting Tips

Details: Stop by our California native plant nursery to learn quick tips and tricks for fall planting. Each Sunday in November, Retail and Nursery Manager, Matt Straka, will discuss subjects to ensure your fall planting success. Topics will include how to prep your garden for planting, what defines an “established” plant, soil and mulch techniques,…

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Monarch butterfly perched on pink milkweed flowers outdoors.
September 21, 2022
Attracting Pollinators with a Native Garden

Details: Learn more about the process of pollination and the major pollinators; beneficial insects, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths from Richard Merrill, current Garden docent, and Cabrillo Community College faculty emeritus. Attendees will learn how the different colors, shapes, and sizes of flowers attract their specific pollinators. There will be a presentation of garden-worthy California…

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