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Ever notice that soft, chalky white coating on the chalk dudleya?
Christina Varnava, our living collections curator, shares how chalk dudleya (Dudleya pulverulenta) uses this natural “white cast” as protection. It acts a bit like zinc to reflect sunlight and reduce water loss in harsh, dry conditions.
A beautiful reminder that California’s native plants are full of smart adaptations, designed to thrive exactly where they are.
Come see the chalk dudleya in the Garden and discover what other secrets our native plants are holding. 🌿
Ironwood 39 is now available to read online!
This latest issue reflects what it means to care for California’s native plants in a changing world, honoring the people, stories, and science that have shaped the Garden over the past 100 years.
From the evolution of our living collections to the voices behind the work, it’s a look back at where we’ve been, and the roots that carry us forward.
Check it out: https://bit.ly/3TcRkKZ
Big change starts small. 🌱
Planting native plants in your yard, your neighborhood, or even a single pot helps restore habitat, support wildlife, and build a more resilient California.
Join the Native Plant Movement and take the pledge today.
Add your name. Grow the impact.
https://bit.ly/4xX8mMT
Photos: John Mantenga
Cobweb thistle (Cirsium occidentale) isn’t your typical thistle. Soft, webbed buds open into bold blooms in shades of red, purple, pink, and white — a striking native that shows up and supports life.
A fast-growing perennial that thrives in sun, asks for little water, and gives back to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Cuyama update!
Science in action 🌱
Out in Cuyama, the team is carefully randomizing native plants and tracking exactly where each one goes. Why? Because good data leads to better restoration—helping us understand what works, where, and why.
It may look simple, but every placement is part of something bigger: restoring resilient landscapes, one plant at a time.
Due to a Red Flag Warning issued for our area, the Garden will be closed beginning today at 12 p.m. and is scheduled to reopen tomorrow (July. 16) with our regular operating hours.
Please check our website, SBBotanicGarden.org for the most current updates. Thank you.
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) know how to handle dry times.
Unlike us, they don’t need constant water to survive. When conditions get tough, they simply go to seed — resting and waiting patiently for the right moment to grow again.
It’s one of the many ways native plants are adapted to California’s climate, thriving with less and teaching us how to garden more sustainably.
Come to the Garden, get inspired, shop our nursery, and grow native plants.
Big change doesn’t happen all at once. It starts with a single step.
The Native Plant Pledge is a simple commitment to care for the place you call home—by supporting habitat, conserving water, and building more resilient landscapes.
Join us. Take the pledge. https://sbbotanicgarden.org/grow/join-the-movement/
