Native Plant Gardening Workshop - Fall, 2011
A joint presentation by the Nature Sanctuary and CRD Environmental Sustainability.
Choose from one of the following dates:
Wednesday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday October 15, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday October 16, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday October 27, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday November 6, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 15, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
• identify native plants
• review the benefits of native plants
• teach how and where to grow native plants
• offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
• inform how to create special natural habitats, meadows, thickets and woodlands
• include an informative tour of the native plant garden
Instructor: Pat Johnston, Native Plant Gardening Consultant. Please pre-register. Classes fill quickly.
The Next Steps in Native Plant Gardening
Saturday, October 22, 9:30 to 12:30
A joint presentation by the Nature Sanctuary and CRD Environmental Sustainability.
This free workshop is designed for people who have completed the introductory Native Plant Gardening Workshop. People who have been using native plants in their gardens will benefit the most from the worshop. Topics to be covered include:
• a review of native plants for your garden
• new native plants for your garden
• native plants by season and colour
• garden problems - finding solutions
• viewing native plant gardens
Instructor: Pat Johnston, Native Plant Gardening Consultant. Please pre-register. This class will fill quickly.
