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2. Choose California natives <br />first <br />~ ~V <br />~~; <br />U` <br /> <br />California native plant species are critical <br />to creating wildlife habitat because local <br />fauna are adapted to them. Research <br />indicates, for example, that indigenous <br />bees prefer native plants over exotic <br />species. The best natives for Bay Area Albright Seed Company <br />landscapes are local and they are Carpinteria, (805) 684-0436 <br />especially important to consider for sites www.albrightseed.com <br />that interface with wild lands. Other <br />California native plants that match the Bay Natives <br />microclimate can also be good choices. San Francisco, (415) 285-2240 <br /> www.baynatives.com <br />^ Select a variety of appropriate <br />California native species that match California Flora Nursery <br />Fulton, (707) 528-8813 <br />www.calfloranursery.com <br />the microsites of the landscape. <br />^ Group flowering species in dense Canfeld Native Nursery <br />stands of at least 16 square feet, Sebastopol, (707) 823-3776 <br />rather than plant in isolated single <br />plants, to attract native pollinators. Central Coast Wilds <br />^ Let some plants go to seed for food Santa Cruz, (831) 459-0655 <br />f <br />ildlif <br />d <br />' <br />i <br />di <br />l www.centralcoastwilds.com <br />or w <br />e <br />on <br />t <br />mme <br />ate <br />y <br />deadhead everything in the garden. Clyde Robin Seed Company <br />^ Consider grouping native plants in Castro Valley, (510) 785-0425 <br />communities (refer to pages 17 19). www.clyderobin.com <br /> Cornflower Farms <br />Many natives flourish in the San Elk Grove, (916) 689-1015 <br />Francisco Bay Area, often with less water, www.comflowerfarms.com <br />fertilizers and maintenance. Local wildlife <br />is fostered. Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery <br /> Moss Landing, (831) 763-1207 <br /> www.elkhornnursery.com <br />Greenlee Nursery <br />Chino, (909) 393-6544 <br />nleenurserv.com <br />Matlfja Nursery <br />Moorpark, (805) 523-8604 <br />www. mati Ijan u rsery.com <br />Mostly Natives Nursery <br />Tomales, (707) 878-2009 <br />www. mostlynatives.co m <br />Native Revival Nursery <br />Aptos, (83 I) 684 18 I I <br />wvdw. n at i ve rev iva L c o m <br />North Coast Native Nursery <br />Petaluma, (707) 769-1213 <br />www. n o rt h c o ast n at i ve n u rs e ry. c o rn <br />O'Donnell's Fairfax Nursery <br />Fairfax, (415) 453-0372 <br />Pacific Coast Seed <br />Livermore, (925) 373-4417 <br />www.pcseed.com <br />Rana Creek Wholesale Nursery <br />Carmel Valley, (83 I) 659-2830 <br />www.ranacreeknursery.com <br />Seedhunt <br />Freedom <br />www.seedhunt.com <br />Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens <br />Watsonville, (831) 763-0939 <br />wvowsierraazuLcom <br />Suncrest Nurseries, Inc. <br />Watsonville, (831) 728-2595 <br />www.suncrestnurseries.com <br />The Watershed Nursery <br />Berkeley, (510) 548-4714 <br />www.Th e W aters h ed N u rs e ry.co m <br />Also ask your current nursery --- <br />they'll supply more local CA natives if <br />they know of the interest. <br />Sources of California Natives <br />Although there are more than 1,500 plants native to the Bay Area, they are <br />only recently becoming popular in the nursery industry. Look for them, or <br />other California natives at the following nurseries: <br />50 <br />Logs and large stones provide shelter for beneficial soil organisms and small reptiles <br />while adding an interesting element to the landscape. <br />