Alrie Middlebrook, author of Designing California Native Gardens,was here at the library in July speaking with passion about California native plants. She extolled the native plants' ability to replenish the soil, reduce and even eliminate the need to water after they are established and their astonishing beauty.Middlebrook-Gardens has a website with photos of Calfornia native gardens and more information about how to create your own native beauty. Visit their California natives nursery at 76 Race St., San Jose on many Saturdays from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. There are a series of Eating Californian events which can be found on the calendar at Middlebrook-Gardens.com, as well.
The Clarkia photo was taken by Philip Bouchard. The landscape photo was taken by sgrace. Both photos were found on Flickr and are available by the photographers' generosity through Creative Commons.
Annie's Annuals is a Northern California supplier of California natives and many other plants.
Las Pilitas is a good website for finding California native plants according to Middlebrook. This online nursery has more than 5,000 links helpful to gardners.
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The Clarkia photo was taken by Philip Bouchard. The landscape photo was taken by sgrace. Both photos were found on Flickr and are available by the photographers' generosity through Creative Commons.
Annie's Annuals is a Northern California supplier of California natives and many other plants.
Las Pilitas is a good website for finding California native plants according to Middlebrook. This online nursery has more than 5,000 links helpful to gardners.
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