Say goodbye to dusty, scraggly, sparse gardens, and hello to a vibrant native plant landscaping plan. On Saturday, October 3, from 2-3:30, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, in partnership with Bob Sussman, owner of Matilija Nursery, presents a class on successful native plant landscaping. Native plants require less water and are beneficial to the Santa Monica Mountains ecosystem. Many gardeners find it useful to gather a few native plant ideas and prepare for the gardening year ahead by creating a native landscaping plan for the home garden.
This is the 4th annual fall presentation on native plant and gardening tips. Class participants will receive many handouts on native plant gardening, as well as coupons for Matilija Nursery’s fall sale. Matilija Nursery is located in Moorpark and grows plants native to California. A special section in the presentation will highlight native California irises and how to incorporate them into a garden plan.
Join us for this annual event, meet neighbors also interested in native landscaping, and come away with exciting gardening plans for the upcoming growing season.
This is a free program. Visitors are encouraged to come early so they can browse books on native plant gardening available at the park’s bookstore.
Directions to the event:
The National Park Service Visitor Center is located at 401 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. From the Ventura Freeway (101) take the Lynn Rd exit. North on Lynn Rd. Right on Hillcrest Drive. Left on McCloud Ave. Turn into first driveway on the right. Follow road to parking area. Walk down stairs or take elevator down to the Visitor Center. Signs will direct you to the lecture room.
