Most people think about collecting rainwater in a tank or barrel, but healthy soil is a great reservoir for water. Don’t let rain run off your roof, down your driveway and into the streets, storm drains, and creeks where it may cause flooding. Instead direct it into your garden, allowing you to delay starting up your irrigation system, recharging our local aquifers and purifying the water as it passes through the soil. Learn how rain gardens keep water on site yet away from buildings; how to construct them; and which California native plants are best suited for them.
Alan Hackler is the owner of Bay Maples, a design-build firm and native plant nursery in the South Bay. His own rain garden has been on the Going Native Garden Tour and he has built many rain gardens for clients. Alan studied permaculture and environmental studies, and is a Build-It Green member with LEED and Graywater accreditations.
Fri Aug 16 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Aug 17 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Aug 17 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Fri Aug 23 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Fri Aug 23 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat Aug 24 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Aug 24 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Tue Aug 27 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID |
Fri Aug 30 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Aug 31 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |