Are you new to growing drought-tolerant native plants? Do you want to include them in your garden for beauty, habitat and sustainability, but don't know where to begin? Come to these talks and learn about the many easy-to-grow native trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals for the home garden. Include these in your garden now for low-water use next summer!

Nancy McClenny has exchanged growing bacteria and fungi in Petri dishes for exploring the science, beauty, and survival strategies of California native plants. Her Palo Alto garden has appeared on the Going Native Garden Tour for three years.