Introduction to California Native Plants and Why You Should Grow Them

Details:

What is a California Native Plant? Ask five people this question and you are likely to get five different answers. In this class Rich Merrill will shed light on the ambiguity of California native plants and some major reasons we should be growing them. He also will describe some things to consider when designing your native garden or landscape.

Although the Garden is dog-friendly, participants are asked to not bring their dog(s) to this event. If you need assistance with registration or have questions about this class, please contact the Registrar at registrations@sbbotanicgarden.org or 805-682-4726 ext. 102

Pricing:

Garden Members and students: $15

General Public: $30

About Richard Merrill:

Richard Merrill is currently a volunteer at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. He received his Master’s degree in mathematics and population ecology from UCLA, and studied Ecosystem dynamics at UCSB. Richard emeritus of Cabrillo Community College where he served as the first director of the Environmental Horticultural Department and developed the idea of the “Habitat Landscape.” He has written books on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy systems, and sustainable vegetable gardening.