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Tending the Wild
Why People Shouldn't Exploit Native Plants
California Native plant expert Nicholas Hummingbird, Cahuilla/Apache, is founder of Hahamongna Nursery in Pasadena. Blending commitment to his Native heritage with a desire to share knowledge, Nick is a persuasive spokesperson for native plants.
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his series examines how humans are necessary to live in balance with nature and how traditional practices can inspire a new generation of Californians to tend their environment