Native Plant Sale at Hidden Villa Ranch in Los Altos Hills

Native Plant Sale at Hidden Villa Ranch. Sponsored by the California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter.

Go green and save money at the same time by including native plants in your garden. Native plants provide habitat for birds and butterflies, add beauty and a sense of place, and are also economical in the long run because they require less water, less energy, and no synthetic chemicals. Discover the possibilities at the Native Plant Sale at Hidden Villa Ranch in Los Altos Hills on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Choose from scores of hard-to-find species, from deergrass and monkey flower to redbud and blue-eyed grass, from orchids and lilies to sedums and buckwheat. Speak with seasoned gardeners about water-wise alternatives to a lawn, including native perennials, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses. Browse books, posters, and note cards featuring native plants. Attend a free one-hour class at 1pm on success with native plants.

The non-profit, all-volunteer CNPS Nursery opens to the public only two times a year: once in the spring and again in the fall. Proceeds fund chapter activities such as Gardening With Natives, field trips, conservation, and education, as well as the Trust for Hidden Villa.

The sale takes place Saturday, October 15, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hidden Villa Ranch, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. The ranch is 2 miles west of the I-280 Moody/El Monte Road exit. Parking is free. Come early for the best selection; bring boxes in which to carry purchases home. Cash or check only.

For more information: www.cnps-scv.org, cnps_scv@yahoo.com, 650-260-3450.