The Habitat Gardening series returns to Tree of Life this February 2016!
In this series we have an incredible line-up of knowledgeable speakers who will inspire you to create beautiful native gardens that are more than just drought tolerant flowering plants to replace your lawn. (Wait, there are MORE benefits to planting natives than saving water? You betcha!)
Planting native plants provides new life to your garden by providing a food source and living space for pollinators like birds and butterflies. Make it easier for them. They struggle to find food and shelter in our urban areas filled with what to them is utterly useless – lawn, flower beds, hyper organized over-maintained “landscapes.” With the right plants, it is possible to invite a host of hummingbirds, songbirds and beneficial insects to the garden. In addition to attracting these delightful visitors, you will find you draw something else – yourself! You may just find yourself out in your garden more – enjoying these delightful critters every day!
All workshops start at 9:30 AM.
February 6
Natives for Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds and the plants they love. Join Tree of Life’s Laura Camp and learn about our western hummingbirds, and how to design your garden to include the gorgeous native plants that attract and sustain them. You’ll leave with the knowledge and inspiration to transform your garden into a native sanctuary for our local and migratory hummingbirds.
February 13
Valentine’s Day Event: Create a Native Habitat Container with (or for!) your Sweetheart
Join us and make a mini habitat bowl using California native plants in a beautiful ceramic container. After a short introduction to container gardening with native plants, pick from a variety of local habitats (including coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and desert) and watch your habitat come to life! The cost to participate in the workshop is $15, we will provide soil, and a variety of native plants for you to choose from (3 total). To complete the project, you may BYO container, or you may select and purchase a container of your choice with a 10% discount for participating in the workshop. We will provide workspace, assistance, decorative rocks and found wood pieces to decorate your container in a naturalistic style. Please join us for this memorable outdoor event where you will also create a special and unique gift for a loved one.
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February 20
Southern California Bluebird Society
The Southern California Bluebird Club has been actively promoting their bluebird boxes for about 16 years. As a result, bluebirds have made an amazing comeback in southern California! Be a part of this remarkable recovery by coming and learning how to attract these wonderful little birds into your life. You will be duly impressed by the enthusiasm expressed by Jim Semelroth and Sully Reallon who will be presenting the workshop. At Tree of Life Nursery, we have been fortunate to have bluebirds nest in one of these boxes the past few years – learn how to do the same at this workshop. Bluebird nest boxes, tee shirts, pamphlets and information will be available. Don’t miss this fun and exciting workshop.
February 27
Butterfly Gardening
Landscaping to promote butterflies has taken its rightful place in the forefront. Join us as we look at butterflies and butterfly gardening, both as a goal and its proper design and maintenance. Given by “BugBob” Allen, who has studied local butterflies and other wildlife since early childhood. He is the lead author of the book, Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains. Download the handout for the workshop here.
Featured Photo Credit: Sarah Bryant, Tree of Life Nursery © 2016