Nurturing the Natives

Local horticulturists help native plants reclaim their lost glory.

By Douglas McWhirter

Thursday, December 7, 1995

In an effort to reverse centuries of environmental degradation, several Monterey County horticulturists are promoting and growing those long-suffering plant species which actually grow best in this area--native plants.

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