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Native Plant Sale at Hidden Villa Ranch in Los Altos Hills

Make your garden water-wise and beautiful at the same time this season by introducing California native plants. Native plants also bring habitat value and a sense of place to the garden without requiring additional energy or chemicals. Discover the possibilities at the Native Plant Sale at Hidden Villa Ranch in Los Altos Hills on Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Naturally adapted to the local soil and climate, California native plants thrive without amendments, fertilizers, or pesticides, and offer incomparable habitat value. Choose from scores of species of hard-to-find native plants.

Speak with experts about unthirsty alternatives to a lawn, including native perennials, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses. Browse books, posters, and note cards featuring native plants. Free class on “Success with Native Plants” from 1-2 p.m.

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The plants are accurately tagged and lovingly nurtured by volunteers from the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). The non-profit, all-volunteer CNPS Nursery opens to the public two times a year (spring and fall). Proceeds fund chapter activities such as Gardening With Natives, Field Trips, Conservation, and Education, as well as the Trust for Hidden Villa.

Free parking. Come early for the best selection; bring boxes to carry your purchases home. Cash or check only, no credit cards.

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