drought tolerant

Fall is the best time to plant perennials, especially water-wise and drought-tolerant native plants and plants from Mediterranean climates.  Join Master Gardeners for a talk on why this is and how to plant for best success.   Need ideas for what to plant?  Plant options will be discussed and  we'll have a water-wise plant list handout. 

UCCE Master Gardener Bekah Stratton will provide this complete introduction to growing and using the many varieties of lavenders, including the history and mystique of lavender up to the current day.  She will demonstrate the great contrast between lavender grown with preferred, natural methods, and lavender grown with toxic chemical methods.  Being a Mediterranean plant, or dry summer plant, lavender only needs water during our rainy season.  This makes it ideal for landscaping in drought prone areas like ours.  Topics include: genus of Lavenders; types by intended uses; growing habits; planting; methods of propagation; nutrition needs; and soils.  Care of the fragrant crop leading to the final day of harvesting the lavender will be covered as well.  Practical handouts provided.

No Reservations Required.