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 15 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Jun 15 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Sun Jun 16 @10:00AM - 12:30PM Plant ID & Beach Adventure at Wilder Ranch State Park & Fern Grotto Beach (Santa Cruz County) |
Tue Jun 18 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Drought-Tolerant Gardening for Native Bees, a talk by John Kehoe |
Tue Jun 18 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
Thu Jun 20 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM CNPS SCV Board Meeting |
Fri Jun 21 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Jun 22 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Jun 22 @ 9:00AM - 12:30PM “Power to the Pollinators” Summer Native Plant Community Tour |
Sat Jun 22 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |