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We call them palm trees but they really are something else
Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny Southern California. There are many different types of ...
California Deserts Are Under Attack: Invasive Weed Devastates Native Plant Life
Saharan mustard threatens desert plant diversity and hampers recovery from climate fluctuations. Once believed to be ...
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The World's Largest Garden Devoted To California's Native Plants Is A Breathtaking Living Museum
This massive garden filled with California's native plants is a breathtaking place to learn about local flora and partake in ...
History: How did Palm Springs get its name?
"It is said by civic leaders that the installation of the trees along Palm Canyon drive will do more for the appearance of the town than any other single thing in many years .." ...
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Bountiful veggies or fragrant native plants? Here’s how to get a dreamy yard with both
California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little ... up Cooper Canyon — and surrounding it with mostly native trees and shrubs. In the small backyard, Pennes built three raised ...
Immerse yourself in native plants at the L.A. Times Plants booth at Festival of Books
Learn about native plants for free from the experts April 26-27 at the L.A. Times Plants' Native Plant Booth at the Festival of Books.
Arbor Day: How Los Angeles is replanting trees after devastating wildfires
ABC News joined The Arbor Day Foundation and the Altadena nonprofit Amigos de los Rios to discuss replanting and preserving ...