Category: Gardening Tips & Tricks

Gloved hand planting small green plant in soil.
February 23, 2024
Seasonal Native Plant Maintenance | Cancelled

Details: Join us for our seasonal native plant maintenance class. As temperatures begin to warm and plants begin to bloom, there is always something to do in the native plant garden. From applying a fresh layer of mulch to sowing wildflower seed for summer blooms, spring is the perfect season for spending time in the…

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Orange poppies and pink flowers in meadow, mountain background.
February 15, 2024
Spring Planting Weekend

Details: Make it a gardening weekend. Spring may be near, but the rainy season isn’t over just yet. This means you still have time to incorporate California-native plants into your home garden, giving them the best chance to establish roots before drier days ahead. To support you in creating thriving backyard habitats, the Garden is…

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December 6, 2023
Propagation of California Native Plants – Seeds | Sold Out

Details: Join in this hand-on workshop to learn all about seed propagation of native plants. Learn all about the proper techniques and strategies for germinating seeds and growing your own native plants. Join Horticultural Educator, Alejandro Lemus, to practice sowing different species and go home with your own tray of freshly sown seed! This is…

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Hand holding white wildflower among yellow flowers and greenery.
November 29, 2023
Propagation of California Native Plants – Cuttings

Details: Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn all about vegetative propagation of native plants. Learn all about the proper techniques for taking cuttings from your own garden to grow native plants for your space and community. Join the Garden’s Horticultural Educator,Alejandro Lemus, to gain practical experience in propagating plants. Participants will go home with…

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Potted green plants on metal shelf in sunlight.
November 17, 2023
Container Gardening

Details: Did you know that even the smallest of spaces can be used to create habitat for wildlife? Learn all about container gardening with native plants in this hand-on specialty workshop led by Alejandro Lemus, Horticultural Educator. There are many native plants that adapt well to the conditions of a container and also provide habitat…

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Person in straw hat pruning tree with red shears
November 3, 2023
California Native Plant Landscape Certification Program | Sold Out

Details: The California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate (CNPLC) is a hybrid online learning and hands-on vocational training program designed for working and aspiring landscape professionals. Developed by experts in the field of native plant horticulture, it will give you the tools you need to successfully manage native plants and California-friendly landscapes. The curriculum includes instruction…

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October 19, 2023
Cultivating Biodiversity: Native Plant Propagation to Support Regional Food Systems with White Buffalo Land Trust

Details: Biodiversity is key to a thriving food system. Join White Buffalo Land Trust and the Garden’s Horticultural Educator, Alejandro Lemus, to discover how native plants can play a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and enhancing crop resilience. Learn the principles and skills needed to propagate native plants on your own landscape and…

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Outdoor plant nursery with various potted plants and signs
October 2, 2023
Fall Plant Season Kick-off Weekend

Details: Fall is the perfect time to plant California natives in your garden! Shorter days, cooler weather and winter rains all help roots to grow deep, ensuring better establishment to help get your plants through the longer growing seasons ahead. Our Fall Planting Weekend is back again! We’ve stocked up on a large assortment of…

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