Micro-Talks by our Designers in Residence as a part of the “Going Native” Series!
Saturdays August 16-September 6
9:30 am-10:00 am
California is blessed with an abundance of gorgeous plants that are sure to bring you many years of flowering seasons, steady beauty, occasional visitors (birds and butterflies), resident wildlife, and best of all… huge water and labor savings. Growing natives in your garden will be a truly rewarding experience! Having so many beautiful native plants to choose from can be both a blessing and a curse when you first begin your landscape overhaul, because the choices may seem overwhelming. This summer, come to Tree of Life to enjoy a few of our “micro-talks” (short and sweet) about native plant groupings that will help you create your own native oasis in a variety of situations. Our Designer in Residence (DIR) each week will provide the talk, book your private 25-minute consultation for the same day, for more details about the DIR program click here.
September 6, 9:30 am-10:30 am
Going Native Design Series: Small Yards: Townhomes & Urban Properties
Well here’s another challenging situation that many people find themselves in. Limited spaces. Are there native plants that will work in smaller spaces? Answer: Of course! Jeremy Sison from Artemisia Landscape Architecture will showcase some of the plants and plant combinations that will work well in more limited urban and patio environments.
We hope to see you this summer! Please remember, our Summer Saturday hours are 8:00 am-12:00 noon through September 27, 2014. We’re always open to the public Monday through Friday 9am-4pm, and regular Saturday hours will kick off once again on October 4, 2014.
~~~ Past Events in This Series ~~~
August 16, 9:30 am-10:00 am
Going Native Design Series: Cute Combinations
You want a cottage-style gardens using water sipping native plants? You can have it even if you don’t have the perfect picket fence to go around it. Susan Trindle of A Native Garden Design will demonstrate her favorite “Cute Combinations” of plants, trios and larger groups of plants that combine well because of their foliage, bloom times and colors that work well together to brighten up any corner of your landscape.
August 23, 9:30 am-10:00am
Going Native Design Series: Lawn Replacement Ideas
One of the (few) appealing features of a lawn is the uniform look. There are (unfortunately, for those addicted to lawn), no one-to-one native alternatives that will deliver a lush green carpet in the same way a lawn does. However, you can save tons of water and elevate your landscape a bit by using neat, green tidy native ground covers. Planted in a variety of colors and foliage, these attractive plants can provide a neat appearance that still looks controlled and clean. Rob Moore from California Native Garden Designs will present.
August 30, 9:30 am-10:00am
Going Native Design Series: Shady Natives
Need to brighten up a space under your tree or in the shade of your house (or your neighbors house)? This surprisingly tricky situation has stumped many a water-saving plant lover. Rama Nayeri of Creations Landscape Design, will give a micro-lecture about native plants for shade. Come glean from her design expertise and her extensive knowledge of what natives work best in shady areas. Rama will also share how to maximize your space with some helpful design tips.