Learn the advantages of incorporating even a few native plants into a Bay Area suburban garden. Whether the homeowner wants to put in three native plants in a small bed or convert the entire front yard, it is never easy to know where to start. This talk takes the fear out of this unfamiliar botanic world. With lots of photos and a list of just 22 plants of varying sizes, colors and shapes, the problem is made tractable. The chosen plants are easy to grow, maintain and water, and do well in the clay soil of our San Francisco Bay Area.
Radhika Thekkath is a retired computer scientist who has been gardening with native plants and has been an active member of our Chapter for over ten years. She recently returned to California after a three year stay in Washington state. Her more recent work includes active forestry management and stewardship as well as sustainable building with cob and straw bale. She is currently completing an in-depth course in permaculture design.
How to attend: Most of our lectures take place Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. Our talks are live- streamed simultaneously to Zoom and YouTube. To view talks, watch our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/CNPSSantaClaraValley (no registration needed) or join on Zoom by registering at the Zoom link provided in each lecture’s description. Recordings of past talks can also be viewed on our YouTube channel.
Sat Jun 03 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Mon Jun 05 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Field Trip Planning Meeting (Zoom) |
Sat Jun 10 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Tue Jun 13 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
Wed Jun 14 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM The Power of Native Plants, a talk by Juanita Salisbury |
Sat Jun 17 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Wed Jun 21 @ 7:30PM - 09:00PM Pollinator Restaurants & Building Community, a talk by Jennifer Dirking |
Thu Jun 22 @ 7:00PM - CNPS SCV Board Meeting |
Fri Jun 23 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat Jun 24 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |