Category: HOA Landscapes
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Ron Vanderhoff Shares Wonders of the Natural World
Thea Gavin presents her monthly feature of a member of the Orange County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (OCCNPS) Board of Directors. This article features Ron Vanderhoff, OCCNPS Plant Science Chair, and current President of CalFlora. With a career in horticulture that has spanned decades, Ron is also General Manager and Vice President…
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Lesley Bindloss: Champion of California Native Plants
Board Member Lesley Bindloss is featured this month in an article compiled by Thea Gavin. Lesley Bindloss is a fairly new CNPS-OC board member with an “unsung hero” role on the board: Recording Secretary. This is the person who must take accurate notes during board meetings to make sure all discussions and decisions have proper…
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Interview with OCCNPS President Elizabeth Wallace
Elizabeth Wallace, president of the Orange County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, shares her journey in native plant gardening and community organizing. Inspired by her love for the environment, she initiated projects like Vera’s Gardens, a native plant garden for women in rehabilitation. She aims to boost awareness of native plants and engage…
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Enhance HOA Property Values and Ecosystems with California Native Plants
Homeowner associations (HOAs) often rely on landscape contractors for planting advice, potentially leading to unnecessary expenses and ecological opportunities being missed. To influence the installation of native plants, consider joining the HOA board or landscape committee. It’s crucial to prioritize non-invasive, appropriately-sized shrubs and trees, as well as California native plant species that can survive…