On-Demand Class: Growing California Native Plants

Duration: 1-hour lesson, 15-minute Q&A session

Experience Level: Beginner, Experienced

What you'll learn: 

• What "native" actually means and why not every California native will thrive in your garden
• Why planting natives is one of the most impactful things you can do for local wildlife and your water bill
• How to read your garden's conditions before you select plants

What we'll cover: 

• How to assess your garden: soil drainage, sun exposure, microclimate, and mature plant sizing
• Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and ground covers 
• Best practices for planting, irrigation, and mulching, including what most online advice gets wrong
• How to layer plants by size and water need so your garden looks intentional and takes care of itself
• Real garden examples from Southern California and beyond

This class is for: 

• Beginners who want to start a native garden but don't know where to begin
• Experienced gardeners who've tried natives before and lost plants and want to understand why
• Anyone who wants a garden that supports birds, bees, and butterflies while using less water

This course is available on-demand.  Watch on your own schedule!