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.
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 |
Sun Jun 23 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Bird and Plant ID Walk at Lake Cunningham Park (San Jose) |
Tue Jun 25 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID |