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The history of the Tulip is long and has been intertwined the human experience for many centuries. It can be found in its native range that includes southern Europe, north Africa, and Asia from Anatolia and Iran in the west to northeast China. They were first introduced to the west in the 15th century and with in a very short period time found itself at the center of Europe's attention.
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Friends of the Regional Park Botanic Garden, Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA. present:
TENDING THE NATIVE PLANT GARDEN: A WORKSHOP AT THE FLEMING GARDEN with Luke Hass
Started in the 1950s, Scott and Jenny Fleming's garden is one of the oldest and most beautiful native plant gardens in the state. Instructor Luke Hass has maintained the garden since 2002. This will be a great opportunity to learn h
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Nothing says spring like, well… spring flowers.
Beginning March 5th through May call the Theodore Payne Foundation for up to the weekend info on where to find wildflowers blooming in California. New reports are posted each Friday.
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The Theodore Payne Foundation is the legacy of plantsman Theodore Payne (1872-1963) who made it his life’s work
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The Morcom Rose Garden is a 7 acre rose garden located on Jean Street in Oakland Ca. Surrounded by winding paths, graceful stairways, dramatic water features, it doubles as a natural habitat that attracts and provides sanctuary for a variety of birds and wildlife. During the peak bloom of 2009 I stopped by to get some photos of the roses blooming and came away with some beautiful images. (click ma
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Just when you think you've seen it all, something new takes you by surprise. I recently drove by the strangest thing. Parked on the side of the road was a man selling Bonsai on top of his car. I had to pull over to check it out. (click on the main photo to see more pictures)
This mobile nursery was started twenty years ago by Bonsai enthusiast Armando. Not only does he grow the plants but he al
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