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.
Sat Jun 28 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Jun 28 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Jun 28 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Mon Jun 30 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Wed Jul 02 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Thu Jul 03 Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park |
Fri Jul 04 Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park |
Fri Jul 04 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Jul 05 Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park |
Sat Jul 05 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |