PBS Series Getting Native
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is pleased to announce the premier of Getting Native
Monday, November 16, 2009
at 6:30 pm
on PBS station KVCR
Please Note: Some KVCR Stations are showing this series in their listings under its working title, Growing Native.
Getting Native brings the beauty and craft of landscaping with native and Mediterranean plants to PBS audiences throughout Southern California. The program is designed to educate, enlighten and entertain viewers with a greater understanding of which plants are best suited in each landscape setting. Each episode in the series focuses on a front yard renovation project, using sustainable design and drought tolerant plants planted in the most appropriate locations to maximize water conservation and to create a great looking living space.
California's water crisis and growing awareness of climate change has heightened the public awareness of the need to conserve. Getting Native reinforces this awareness with comprehensive "how to" segments on water saving tips and techniques, plant choices, and demonstrate best irrigation practices for every garden environment. The program will show homeowners how to transform their water consumptive gardens into beautiful living landscapes that fit Southern California's Mediterranean climate.
Check your local cable or satellite guide for the channel
Sponsored in part by Chino Basin Water Conservation District
Grow Native Nursery
Fall is planting season! Bring California home at RSABG’s Grow Native Nursery
The Grow Native Nursery provides a variety of woody and herbaceous perennials for your garden. Knowledgeable staff members are on site to answer questions and help you make the right plant selection. GNN hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Come check us out!
View the 
list of plants currently available.
Processing Seeds of California Native Plants for Conservation, Storage, and Restoration
Processing Seeds of California Native Plants by Michael Wall and John Macdonald was developed over a ten-year period by members of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Seed Conservation Program. This manual occupies a unique niche among seed publications because of its focus on the seed processing steps that precede - and are necessary for - successful propagation and long-term seed storage. It targets California native plants and plants native to northern Baja California, Mexico, but the general techniques will be applicable also to other physiologically or taxonomically related species. High quality, local-source germplasm collections are a critical resource for restoration, conservation, and the stewardship of our natural biological communities, and this publication was developed specifically for those working in these fields. Buy your copy online, or call us at (909) 625-8767 x210
