Re: Planting something more appropriate

I completely agree.  And it's hard even for us clued-in folks.  I've been
to nurseries, asked for their natives section, and I get a blank look.  Or
I'm directed to a tiny grouping of plants.  I've read books on California
natives (I grew up in Southern Calif and now live in Northern Calif so they
are different), read this mailing list, get information elsewhere, etc.  I
have a whole list of native plants I want in my garden (almost all are
edibles because that's where my interests lie).  So now what?  I have no
idea how to find these things.

I guess the best way is through cuttings/seed exchanges with like-minded
folks.  But that doesn't always work either.  I am constantly asking to
trade with people and I've only ever done it once.  I belong to Calif Rare
Fruit Growers and got some cuttings at their annual exchange last
january...most died.  I'll go again this year and, hopefully, will have
better luck.  Most of those plants aren't native though (it's mostly
apples, pears, plums, etc).  I've gone to organizations' plant sales too
and generally only find a couple things I want.

I hear the UC Botanical Garden sells plants...they must have a bunch of
natives and Medit plants, no?  Where else?

Cyndi
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"There's nothing wrong with me.  Maybe there's                     Cyndi Norman
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