If weeds had a tattoo it would be “misunderstood” ̶ in bold print and colors. A weed to one is a medicine to another. And the word weed has such a negative connotation. It is as if we need to degrade them before we eradicate them. Spend some time with Frank Niccoli to learn why weeds should have a name change. From now on we will call them “les herbes savauges.” Find out why.
Frank Niccoli has been a gardener for over 50 years and is the past president of the founding chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association. He was voted Member of the Year by his peers in 2001 and 2004. He has written the curriculum and teaches numerous classes at Foothill College.
Mon Jul 14 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Wed Jul 16 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Jul 18 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Jul 19 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Jul 19 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Jul 19 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Mon Jul 21 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Tue Jul 22 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID |
Wed Jul 23 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Thu Jul 24 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Get Inspired! Maintain a Native Plant Garden, A Talk by Stephanie Morris |