Gardening Tips & Tricks : Growing Orchids Indoors
Growing orchids indoors is possible by putting them in an east-facing window, watering them with lukewarm water and wiping the leaves dry with a ...
Return of the Natives
Native plants have a wide variety of virtues, but unfortunately their wonderful qualities go unnoticed by some gardeners. Tough, drought-resistant, perfectly suited for the local environment — what else could you want in your landscaping?
However, there are a number of misconceptions that often hold gardeners back from planting natives. There’s an idea floating around out there that natives are going to look “weedy” or not as nice and lush as non-native plants, and that’s just not true.
You’ll be able to learn the truth about native plants at an upcoming event hosted by the Santa Clara Valley chapter of the California Native Plant Society. On Saturday, Oct. 15, the chapter will hold its annual native plant sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hidden Villa Ranch in the Los Altos Hills.
Not only will there be container plants and wildflower seeds available for purchase, but you’ll also get free advice from CNPS members who can tell you how to care for those plants. You’ll learn how natives can fit into your yard and how best to integrate them with other landscaping.
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