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Many animals are naturally attracted to certain kinds of plants that provide them with food and shelter, and some, such as hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, and bees, are also important plant pollinators. The plants in this area are chosen for their flowers and food resources.
Phacelia imbricata Pine bee flower / Imbricate Phacelia Annual herb whose leaves are coated with stiff, tiny hairs produces coiled flower buds resembling small caterpillars which blossom into many tiny, pale purple flowers in early spring. Bloom is prolific.
This garden is a mix of Mediterranean (non-CA Native) plants and California Native plants with an emphasis on Mediterranean plants not native to California.
Sun Damaged Tomato - UCANRWe all know that tomatoes love warm sunny days, ideally daytime temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees. However, when summer temperatures rise above 95, problems with your plants can arise.
The Richmond Low Water Demonstration Garden is a water-efficient demonstration garden that currently contains six distinct areas, each featuring low-water and drought-tolerant plants.
This section uses almost entirely plant species that are native to California. California is fortunate to have a multitude of different geographies and climates, resulting in over 5000 native plant species, more than any other state.
"Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year. For gardening begins in January with the dream.
The Richmond Low Water Demonstration Garden is a water-efficient demonstration garden that currently contains six distinct areas, each featuring low-water and drought-tolerant plants.
