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.
Sat Feb 01 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Feb 01 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Sat Feb 01 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sun Feb 02 @10:00AM - 12:00PM Learn to Prune Native Plants at Capitol Park Pollinator Garden in San Jose |
Mon Feb 03 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
Fri Feb 07 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Feb 08 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Feb 08 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Sat Feb 08 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Thu Feb 13 @ 9:30AM - 01:30PM Manzanita Walk at Mt Madonna County Park (near Gilroy) |