Learn how to maintain your water-conserving garden and spend less time doing it! Topics will include the proper planting and care of California native and other low-water plants. Information about pruning techniques and drip irrigation systems will also be discussed. Hear why healthy soil is so important and learn how sheet mulching can reduce the time you spend weeding.
Dee Shea Himes recently retired from the landscape maintenance industry and is now an Adjunct Instructor of horticulture at Foothill College, in their Environmental Horticulture and Design program. She graduated from this program with an A.S. degree in 2006. She is an active member of our Chapter, formerly field trip chair and treasurer. She is also an active “Weed Warrior” in one of CNPS’ restoration programs at Edgewood County Park and Preserve in Redwood City.
Wed Jul 30 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Aug 01 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Aug 02 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Aug 02 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Aug 02 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Mon Aug 04 Online Plant Sale |
Mon Aug 04 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Mon Aug 04 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
Wed Aug 06 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Thu Aug 07 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Transgenerational Justice for Native Plants, Animals and People, A Talk by Christopher Telomen |