In November we'll be enjoying a talk by Laura Cornett titled "Pruning California Natives-How, When and Why: Don't be Afraid, Be Prepared." This talk will focus on when to prune native shrubs and perennials, the pruning cuts that are recommended, and the tools that are needed for pruning. Laura is a Master Gardener from the class of 2020. She is currently the Lab Technician for Horticulture at Las Positas College and part- time faculty and Curriculum Coordinator for Horticulture. She is also a member of the Native Plant Resource Team. Her yard has been on the "Bringing Back the Natives" tour three times.
In November we'll be enjoying a talk by Laura Cornett titled "Pruning California Natives-How, When and Why: Don't be Afraid, Be Prepared." This talk will focus on when to prune native shrubs and perennials, the pruning cuts that are recommended, and the tools that are needed for pruning. Laura is a Master Gardener from the class of 2020. She is currently the Lab Technician for Horticulture at Las Positas College and part- time faculty and Curriculum Coordinator for Horticulture. She is also a member of the Native Plant Resource Team. Her yard has been on the "Bringing Back the Natives" tour three times.
Friday November 15 from 9:00AM to Noon
Sensory Garden Work Party
Be sure and check out the web sites of the California Garden Club, National Garden Clubs and Pacific Region Garden Clubs for fun projects for your children, grandchildren or neighbors children. Also awards available for clubs and club members if you fill out the forms. Deadlines vary so check the guidelines carefully. Feel free to contactl Jeri Stark, LAVGC President if you need help. See the LAVGC Yearbook for Jeri's additional contact information
The Oakland Zoo is currently home to over 200 species of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, grasses, rushes, sedges, vines, and succulents, which are cared for by Ray Odeh, their Horticulture Manager. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities at the zoo, check out www.oaklandzoo.org under the tab Volunteers & Interns.
The Granada Native Garden, or "GNG", was established in 2003 to promote the spread of drought-tolerant California native plants in Livermore, as well as to serve the students of Granada High School. The Garden is located on Murrieta Blvd., directly across from the Nob Hill-Rite Aid shopping center.
GNG has a volunteer workday every month on the Second Saturday of the month, from about 10:00-12:00. If you are interested in joining, please contact can contact Jim Adams (lead maintenance gardener) at JimatGNG@gmail.com. Jim is happy to provide more information.