Learn how to maintain your water-conserving garden and spend less time doing it! Topics will include the proper planting and care of California native and other low-water plants. Information about pruning techniques and drip irrigation systems will also be discussed. Hear why healthy soil is so important and learn how sheet mulching can reduce the time you spend weeding.
Dee Shea Himes recently retired from the landscape maintenance industry and is now an Adjunct Instructor of horticulture at Foothill College, in their Environmental Horticulture and Design program. She graduated from this program with an A.S. degree in 2006. She is an active member of our Chapter, formerly field trip chair and treasurer. She is also an active “Weed Warrior” in one of CNPS’ restoration programs at Edgewood County Park and Preserve in Redwood City.
Sat Apr 20 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Mon Apr 22 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Tue Apr 23 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID |
Fri Apr 26 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Apr 27 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Apr 27 @ 9:30AM - 04:00PM Wildflower Show |
Sun Apr 28 @10:00AM - 02:00PM Rancho Cañada del Oro OSP (Morgan Hill) |
Mon Apr 29 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Thu May 02 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Bringing Beauty and Biodiversity to an Urban Preserve, a talk by Stephanie Saffouri (with Laura Powers and Petra Boester) |
Fri May 03 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |