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Gardening involves a short list of objectives: landscape beauty, drought tolerance, fire resistance (for vulnerable areas), and the enjoyment of gardening. Today’s column focuses on the benefits of gardening with California native plants, which can build upon other objectives.

"Our ongoing exploration of garden ideas intersects today with these concepts: fall planting season, lawn replacement, drought tolerance and native plants," writes Tom Karwin. "These thoughts come together in a timely event this weekend: the fall plant sale of the Santa Cruz County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society."

Bill Treacher had an ability to light up a room and a twinkle in his eye when he was getting into mischief, EastEnders co-stars said in tributes to the veteran actor overnight, following his tragic death aged 92.

From blocking marriages to revealing the identity of Michelles baby daddy, MailOnline looks back at the lives of EastEnders pooches Willy and Roly who were part of the original 1985 cast.

As Arthur Fowler legend Bill Treacher passes away aged 92, MailOnline looks back at the varied post-soap careers of the 1985 stars who appeared  alongside the Albert Square icon.

Tornados direct hit takes off top of Armada familys home By Derek Kevra and David Komer online producer Published  One family in Armada talks about the severe damage their home suffered Saturday. ARMADA, Mich. (FOX 2) - "He comes upstairs and he goes. "You dont have a roof," said Jackie Pascoe. "Im thinking shingles." For retired Air Force veteran Larry and two-time cancer survivor Jackie Pasco, a house with the top taken off on Saturday wasnt in the plan. "Thats whats left of the John D...