Most parts of the Bay Area have clay soil, but some of our most drought-tolerant native plants prefer a fast draining soil, which clay is not. What’s a gardener to do? Find out how to check how much clay you really have, which native plants tolerate clay soils, and how to adapt your garden for that finicky plant that you just have to have.
Patricia Evans, owner of Natural Landscape Design, is a graduate of the Foothill College Ornamental Horticulture program. Previously, she served on the boards of directors of Gamble Garden and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. She has also taught Garden Design for Homeowners for Palo Alto Adult Education. She specializes in native plants and sustainable landscaping.
Fri Aug 22 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Fri Aug 22 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat Aug 23 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Aug 23 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Aug 23 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Mon Aug 25 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Tue Aug 26 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID - Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) |
Wed Aug 27 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Aug 29 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Aug 30 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |