One of the easiest ways to learn about California native plants is volunteering to get your hands dirty. Here are some opportunities around Los Angeles, Orange and Santa Barbara counties.
Artificial turf is so bad it harms soil, breeds bacteria and sheds microplastics that some naturalists would prefer water-guzzling grass. So what to do now?
Western monarch populations have rebounded since their calamitous drop in 2020 but are still far below historic norms. Are native milkweed giveaways helping?
If you've removed your lawn and want native plants in your new landscape, check out these ground covers recommended by pros, plus a list of October plant events.