All workshops are free and start at 9:30 am, unless otherwise noted.
March 2 – 9:30-10:30 am
Ceanothus 10 for 10
Wild lilacs, or Ceanothus, are one of California’s many iconic plants. The large variety available as well is the beautiful blooms make them a must have for any California native garden. Join us as Tree of Life’s Patty Roess explores the genus, highlighting her top 10 as well as care and maintenance practices for these winter and spring blooming beauties. We will also have a sale for 10% off on all Ceanothus!
March 9 – 9:30-10:30 am
The Healing Garden
The therapeutic and healing value of gardening is well researched and documented. Join Certified Yoga Therapist and California Native Plants Education and Outreach Specialist, Melissa Adylia Calasanz C-IAYT, as she explores the physical and mental health benefits of gardening with native plants. Topics covered will include: mindfulness and stress management, sensory engagement including aromatic plants, and more.
March 16 – 9:30-10:30 am
Insect Life
Dr. Leon’s InsectLife presentation is always a hit, one of our most popular, family friendly Saturday workshops. Come learn the important role natural gardens play in supporting diverse native insect populations, beautiful on their own, and supporting a myriad of other wildlife species. Learn how to build healthy habitat with native plants and natural landscape features. During the show and tell portion of this workshop (insects, eggs, larvae, and diverse specimens in various stages of development) you will get a true “hands-on” experience.
March 23 – 9:30-10:30 am
Swallows Tour
Join us as we celebrate spring and the return of swallows to Tree of Life Nursery. We’ll tour the nursery gardens highlighting our beautiful spring blooming natives and also have a chance to see the nests (and hopefully the swallows themselves) up close and personal!
March 30 – 9:30-10:30 am
The Watershed Approach
Watershed Gardens are the future of California home landscaping. Join My Avant Garden creator Jodie Cook and learn how to create a wildlife-friendly, naturally low-water native garden with curb appeal using the watershed approach to landscaping. Our gardens can do so much more than just look pretty – designing with the watershed means creating a garden that flourishes in the face of change. We’ll introduce you to basic rainwater capture theory and contouring soil for rain.