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Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants Photo by Charles Kennard.

Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants
Cultivating Nature at Home

by Anne Hayes

Not long ago, the Bay Area was home to wild creatures in numbers beyond reckoning. While we can't undo generations of intensive human settlement, there's a surprising amount of potential habitat for wildlife in the spaces in our own yards. By growing native plants, we can invite the wild back into our daily lives.

From the Jan-Mar 2003 issue
Published January 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Creating a Creekside Haven Photo by Sue LaTourrette.

Creating a Creekside Haven
Los Altos

by Anne Hayes

From the Jan-Mar 2003 issue
Published January 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Drawing with a Local Palette Photo by Saxon Holt.

Drawing with a Local Palette
Bolinas

by Anne Hayes

From the Jan-Mar 2003 issue
Published January 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Starting with the Oaks Photo by Saxon Holt.

Starting with the Oaks
Oakland Hills

by Anne Hayes

From the Jan-Mar 2003 issue
Published January 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

What’s the Buzz?  Native Bees! Photo by Edward Ross.

What’s the Buzz? Native Bees!

by Mike Koslosky

They don't live in colonies, they rarely sting, and—if you plant natives—you might find some in your own backyard.

From the Jan-Mar 2003 issue
Published January 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Starting a Wildlife Habitat Garden Photo by Tony Morosco.

Starting a Wildlife Habitat Garden

by Anne Hayes

From the Jan-Mar 2003 issue
Published January 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Native Plant Gardening Resources

From the Jan-Mar 2003 issue
Published January 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

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