Most parts of the Bay Area have clay soil, but some of our most drought-tolerant native plants prefer a fast draining soil, which clay is not. What’s a gardener to do? Find out how to check how much clay you really have, which native plants tolerate clay soils, and how to adapt your garden for that finicky plant that you just have to have.
Patricia Evans, owner of Natural Landscape Design, is a graduate of the Foothill College Ornamental Horticulture program. Previously, she served on the boards of directors of Gamble Garden and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. She has also taught Garden Design for Homeowners for Palo Alto Adult Education. She specializes in native plants and sustainable landscaping.
Thu Mar 13 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Get Inspired! Design and Maintain Native Plants a Talk by Stephanie Morris |
Fri Mar 14 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Mar 15 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Mar 15 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Sat Mar 15 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Mar 15 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Sat Mar 15 @10:00AM - 02:00PM Stile Ranch Trail (South San Jose) |
Wed Mar 19 @ 9:40AM - 01:00PM Tulare Hill Wildflower Walk (San Jose) |
Fri Mar 21 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Mar 22 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |