Plants produce compounds called “phyto-nutrients” that help them combat germs, fungi, pests, too much sun and other threats. Many of these plant-based chemicals are good for humans, too, and have been used for thousands of years as medicines. Native plants can provide more of these healthful nutrients than plants which have been bred for sweetness and commercial production. Find out more about this intriguing subject and which native species you can plant and eat.
Sherri Osaka is a licensed Landscape Architect, Bay- Friendly Qualified designer, and member of the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Landscape Advisory Committee. She started the landscape architecture company, Sustainable Landscape Designs, over 20 years ago. Since then she has been building and lecturing on ecological landscapes, including drought-tolerant and edible native gardens. These utilize graywater or rainwater for irrigation systems and pervious paving along with non-toxic and reusable materials.
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 |
Sat May 04 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sun May 05 @10:00AM - 02:00PM Calero Park Native Plant Hike (South San Jose) |