Category Archives: Native Plants

Theodore Payne Foundation (Sun Valley) — First Sundays

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Hemet Sunshine

Theodore Payne Foundation offers a FREE tour of their gardens on First Sundays from 8 am – 1 pm.   Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants is located at 10459 Tuxford Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352. The following … Continue reading →

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Lemon Lily Festival (Idyllwild) — July 12-13

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Hemet Sunshine

The Lemon Lily Festival (and a Bluegrass Music) will be on July 12-13 from 9 am-4 pm at the Idyllwild Nature Center and 9 am-5 pm in downtown Idyllwild.  The Lemon Lily Committee is focused on restoring the Lemon Lily … Continue reading →

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Native Plant Uses (Idyllwild) — July 5 & 6

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Hemet Sunshine

Native Plants: Contemporary and Traditional Uses class with be held on July 5 & 6.  The class is held at IdyllwildARTS, 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549. The following is from http://deborahsmall.wordpress.com/2014/05/31/native-plants-class-contemporary-and-traditional-uses-at-idyllwildarts-2014: Once again, Craig Torres, Barbara Drake, Abe Sanchez, … Continue reading →

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Propagating Native Plants (Claremont) — March 29

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Hemet Sunshine

The Propagating California Native Plants workshop is hosted by The Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens at 1500 N. College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711. The following is from http://rsabg.org/community-education/991-propagating-california-native-plants: Propagating California Native Plants: How to sow seed, take cuttings and prepare … Continue reading →

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Hack the Drought

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Hemet Sunshine

The following is from http://www.meetup.com/Hack-the-Drought-LA: Hack the Drought is a movement to help California and the Western states survive the worst drought conditions on record. We are in the middle of the worst drought in over 500 years in this … Continue reading →

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Wild Foods of San Diego — December 20

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Hemet Sunshine

This group and this event especially, have received rave reviews from those participating.  You must be a member of the group to participate.  Learn more at: http://www.meetup.com/Survival-Preparedness I look forward to local events of this type.

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Las Pilitas Nursery

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Hemet Sunshine

Las Pilitas has the most organized plant directory online.    If you are interested in planting more native California plants, they are THE BEST resource I have found. They have two nurseries, the nearest nursery to Hemet is at 8331 Nelson … Continue reading →

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Rare Fruit Tree Growers

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Hemet Sunshine

For over 20 years, Hemet has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to the local forest.   For more information on Tree City USA visit here [http://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/standards.cfm]. Our local chapter of the … Continue reading →

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