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    Feb 21, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  1. At Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, the nursery's full of native California plants

    Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont says it's the largest garden dedicated to California native plants, a place where visitors can stroll 86 rolling acres and see flora in bloom from February through April. Now there is another reason to visit:...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Science

  2. Jul 5, 2007 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  3. Ways to lighten up on watering

    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    Style of turf. The first place to start is with the type of turf. Tall fescue is the most drought-tolerant of the main types of popular lawn grasses. Bahia, centipede or buffalo grasses also require less water. Cut higher. Cutting the blades higher, to 3...

    Tags: Water Restrictions, Science, Science and Technology

  4. Jun 4, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  5. Beyond Natives

    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    We've all heard the mantra "Grow California native plants," and with good reason. They require less irrigation, can withstand tough conditions and generally don't require much maintenance -- all good traits for gardeners facing diminishing water supplies,...

    Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Africa, South Africa, Gardens and Parks, Architecture

  6. Oct 11, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  7. How to pick wildflowers for your garden

    BEFORE scattering wildflower seeds, consider height, color, bloom time and benefit to the species that pollenate  the plants you are sowing. The following recommendations include picks from Carol Bornstein, Davis Fross and Bart O'Brien, authors of "California Native Plants for the Garden."
    BEFORE scattering wildflower seeds, consider height, color, bloom time and benefit to the species that pollenate the plants you are sowing. The following recommendations include picks from Carol Bornstein, Davis Fross and Bart O'Brien, authors of...

    Tags: Wildflowers, Car Guides and Reviews, Bee (insect), Genes and Chromosomes, Science and Technology

  8. Jun 4, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  9. Drought-gardening resources

    Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: For the last four years it has developed programs with information about landscaping, irrigation upgrades, resource guides, grants and retailers of California-friendly plants. To learn how to adjust your...

    Tags: Natural Resource Industry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Restrictions, Science, Hobbies

  10. Jul 10, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  11. A Modjeska Canyon's garden water-wise ways

    Special to The Times
    SARAH SARKISSIAN scrambles up a hillside charred by wildfire last October in Modjeska Canyon, in the dry wilds of Orange County. Charcoaled skeletons of century-old olive trees reach up around her like huge upended velvety spiders. She finds what she's...

    Tags: Bodies of Water, Water Supply, Family, Science, Natural Resources

  12. May 20, 2007 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  13. Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens' Cranford Rose Garden

    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    Rose Month: The Cranford Rose Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens is in the spotlight with its 1,400 kinds of roses. Guided tours, free with admission, and rose-themed activities for kids are offered throughout the month. On June 3, Jazz & Roses brings...

    Tags: Brooklyn (New York City), Science and Technology, Science

  14. Apr 30, 2006 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  15. Step right in ...

    Chalk it up to climate or to pride of ownership, but Southern California has exceptionally vibrant home, garden and architecture tours. At movie palaces in downtown Los Angeles as well as wildflower patches in our farthest-flung suburbs, doors and gates...

    Tags: Palace Theater, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, Architecture, Tourism and Leisure, Travel

  16. Sep 6, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  17. Landscape rules on how much lawn is enough differ by city

    KEEPING that thick, verdant blanket of grass watered in these dog days of summer is about as economical and conservation-minded an enterprise as gassing up the family SUV for the weekly commute or a long-distance vacation. It costs a bundle, and pretty soon you have to do it all over again.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    KEEPING that thick, verdant blanket of grass watered in these dog days of summer is about as economical and conservation-minded an enterprise as gassing up the family SUV for the weekly commute or a long-distance vacation. It costs a bundle, and pretty...

    Tags: Metal and Mineral, Water Restrictions, Family, Environmental Issues, Science

  18. Nov 8, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  19. Learn about fire-resistant landscaping

    NOV. 8 Firescaping: Landscape architect and contractor Owen Dell, a co-designer of the Santa Barbara Firescape Garden, leads a class on fire-resistant landscaping. 1 to 3 p.m. Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers & Native Plants, 10459 Tuxford St.,...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, Architecture, Natural Resources, Tourism and Leisure

  20. May 10, 2007 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  21. Burnt park not down for the count

    Times Staff Writers
    The fire that engulfed almost a quarter of Griffith Park was brought under control Wednesday, but not before destroying familiar natural landmarks and leaving hillsides charred and barren. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Wednesday evening that the fire...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Research, Animals, Tom LaBonge, Fires

  22. May 12, 2007 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  23. Native plants could bounce back, or disappear

    Times Staff Writer
    Thousands of hungry goats roamed Catalina as recently as a decade ago, gobbling every green leaf and shrub in sight, the island's de facto brush clearance program. After years of angst-filled debate over the voracious nonnative goat population, the...

    Tags: Ecosystems, Biology, Animals, Fires, Natural Resources

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