Phyto News from Native Here Nursery
While work is proceeding on many fronts at Native Here Nursery, several volunteers are implementing measures to keep the Nursery safe and disease-free.
Take To The Hills!
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a whimsical tale about a dangerous fire escape route which leads to trail repair which leads to—of course—native plant restoration by volunteers from Take To The Hills on a steep Berkeley hillside.
Unusual Plants – A Call For Volunteers
Once again the blooming season is upon us, and once again many of our unusual plants are in desperate need of monitoring. The goal of our Unusual Plants program is to revisit as many of these vulnerable populations as often as possible so we can track and ensure their health and well-being.
California Milkweed at Native Here Nursery
Native Here Nursery has grown California milkweed on and off for many years. However, with the increased interest in saving monarchs, we now make a point of growing a supply every year but they are popular and our current supply is gone. Here’s a photo of California milkweed seeds growing now that will be available in time for this fall’s planting season.