One of the easiest ways to get started with native plants and solve a common landscape problem is to start trying some woodland flowers beneath those tall trees where the grass doesn’t really like to grow. Park Hills Daily Journal

A project of the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, "Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties California" was undertaken on a voluntary basis by participating members. Tahoe Daily Tribune

Story By Tiffany Davila Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. At Palo Duro Canyon this time of year, you expect to see ycca plants wildflowers and cacti. But what if you stopped by one year and did not find any of that vegetation? It could happen with an ecosystem change. KVII 7 Amarillo

FRENCH CAMP — Bob Whitaker spends most days on his little, 10-acre patch of heaven a few miles from Interstate 5. On a recent Friday afternoon, artichoke plants in full bloom on one end of this farm bustled with bees, scurrying about in the fist-sized, vibrant purple flower. Lodi News-Sentinel

Story By Sarah Davidson Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 7:46 p.m. At Palo Duro Canyon this time of year, you expect to see ycca plants wildflowers and cacti. But what if you stopped by one year and did not find any of that vegetation? It could happen with an ecosystem change. KVII 7 Amarillo

Wildflowers With Verna Pratt: Alaska wildflower expert leads a popular hike, 2 p.m. Sunday, Eagle River Nature Center, end of Eagle River Road. Free; parking is $5. (694-2108) Anchorage Daily News