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Over 150 shrubs of the Ribes genus are known worldwide but only a few are native to California and fewer yet are recommended for home gardens for their unparalleled floral display and tangy berries. Only ornamental species are discussed here.
California native plants can be enjoyed at any time throughout the year, but the very best time to get them started in your garden is in the fall at the beginning of the rainy season.
Planting a hedgerow may seem like a departure from home gardening, but long lines of closely spaced flowering plants have been keys to growing food crops for thousands of years. They can be traced back to beyond Roman times when they served as property lines and fences for livestock.
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Food gardeners are typically itching to get out in the garden. Our success in the spring garden will be boosted by being prepared. The month of January is the perfect time to plan the spring food garden. There is time for research and detailed planning.
It used to be that Californians never had to consider much beyond their own tastes when selecting plants for home gardens. But times are changing along with the climate, and the impact of backyard gardens is being considered on a scale never before questioned. Does the garden conserve water and enrich…
The native plants listed here are selected from the Master Gardener list of Recommended Plants for Sonoma County. All have showy seasonal blooms, some of which are long-lasting; others make a brief appearance but are noteworthy for seeds or berries that follow.
Of the hundreds of Salvia species, many dozens are favored by horticulturists around the world. But for California gardeners who seek planting natives, the focus falls on only a handful favored for their reliable form and adaptability to garden conditions.
Gardening Success with California Native Plants KNOW THE PLANTS NATURAL HABITAT Is it a wet or dry grower? Does it need fast-draining soil or heavy clay or something in between? Does it prefer a dry, sunny area; sun with water; dry shade, or shade with water?
