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This photo-intensive presentation will highlight the reasons for growing our beautiful California native geophytes, what makes them special and the benefits they provide. Attend and learn what is the difference between a bulb, a corm and a rhizome and hear “tips for success” in propagating and gardening with this special group of plants. In addition to a bloom-time calendar, an extensive photo gallery and detailed information will be provided on the most beautiful, beneficial and landscape-worthy species of native bulbs, corms and rhizomes.
Nancy and Ames Gilbert are deeply involved in the Redbud Chapter of CNPS, she as Horticulture Chair and active member of the CNPS Nursery team, and he as a digital artist as well as nursery construction and maintenance provider. They were the co-owners of Far West Bulb Farm in Grass Valley for 25 years, specialized in California native geophytes. Both are avid photographers of our native flora, Nancy studying the interactions of wildlife and plants and Ames creating digital artwork based on his and others photographs.
The California Seed Bank: Conserving the Botanical Diversity of the Golden State November 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM The November Chapter Meeting will be Zoom ONLY on Wednesday, November 11th beginning at 7 pm. There will be no in-person attendance; click here to register and attend via Zoom. Summary California is the most biodiverse state
Title of Talk: The BUG Statewide Community Science Study October 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM The October Chapter Meeting will be in-person ONLY on Wednesday, October 14th beginning at 7 pm at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento. Additional info about chapter meetings can be found at https://sacvalleycnps.org/events/chapter-meeting/ Summary The
Title of Talk: California’s Biodiversity from a Tribal Perspective- The Importance of Reciprocity and Stewardship September 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM The September Chapter Meeting will be in-person ONLY on Wednesday, September 9th beginning at 7 pm at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento. Additional info about chapter meetings can