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"In today's column, we dive a bit deeper into the Spring Native Plant Sale presented by the Santa Cruz County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "This event will be convened on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Cabrillo College’s Horticulture Center."
"Today’s column picks apart the process of designing a garden bed. All gardeners have occasion to pursue such a project for various reasons, whether developing a new garden, replacing a bed that had been unpleasing, or adopting a new design objective," writes columnist Tom Karwin.
"We are well into garden planting season," writes Tom Karwin. "This is the season of the year to install new plants or relocate current plants, to provide time for plants to develop roots for spring growth, and for gardeners to benefit from the rainy months. "
"In May 2023, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1573, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Burbank) aimed at replacing non-functional turf with water-conserving California native plants for commercial and public landscaping projects," Tom Karwin writes. "AB 1573 would be the first bill of its kind to create a requirement for the use of California native plants. "
Flowers in your garden can reflect your personal history.