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.
Fri May 23 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Fri May 23 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat May 24 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat May 24 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Sat May 24 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat May 24 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Sat May 24 @ 9:30AM - 01:30PM Beginner’s Walk North Whitehouse Trail to Franklin Point (part of Año Nuevo State Park, Hwy 1) |
Tue May 27 Online Native Plant Sale |
Tue May 27 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID - Salvias |
Wed May 28 Online Native Plant Sale |