California Native Plant Garden

California Native Plant Garden. . , The Creekside Reserve Native Plant Gardens , (first planted in 2022) , These gardens showcase how California Native Plants can be used to create beautiful, water-conserving landscapes while promoting California's extraordinary plant biodiversity and the restoration of our urban ecosystems., Planted by Greenspace volunteers, this Native Plant garden was funded by generous donations from supportive members and local grants., Over thousands of years, indigenous people who lived here evolved a nomadic lifestyle, moving seasonally between seaside and forest while tending these resources along the way., Resources they tended included native plants, which were used in myriad ways for food, medicine, shelter, spiritual ceremonies, clothing, ocean-going canoes, tools and basketry., Today, some of their descendants continue to practice the old traditions, skills, and customs of their ancestors. , This native plant garden is here to inspire you to bring the beauty and resilience of regional native plants into your own space. Many of these plants are available at local nurseries., Beyond their beauty, native plants offer drought tolerance, disease resistance, and superb pollination - supporting bees, hummingbirds, and other wildlife., Stroll through the garden to enjoy vibrant blooms and earthy herbal scents. Be sure to visit the Greenspace website to explore a selection of flowers, grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and trees - hardy natives perfect for enhancing your own home garden.