Coming Events March-April 2008
This Weekend and coming events at Tree of Life Nursery!We hope to inspire you this spring into retro-fitting your water thirsty landscapes with authentic, habitat building, inspirational gardens. Come learn more about native plants, and get the tools to help you on your coming projects.
April 12, 2008
9:30 - Sage Advice Workshop: Butterflies!
Come learn about butterflies and the plants they love! Join butterfly expert Richard James, a naturalist who also teaches workshops at the El Dorado Nature Center. Find out about what plants are best for your garden, and exactly which butterflies you will be able to attract.
California Native Plants for Sale at Special Events this Spring
March 15, 2008
California Friendly Plant Sale - The Water Conservation Garden
El Cajon, San Diego County
April 5, 2008
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Spring Plant Sale
Claremont, Los Angeles County
April 19-20, 2008
Fullerton College, "Green Scene"
California Native Plant Society - Orange County Booth
Fullerton College, Orange County
April 24-27, 2008
Tree of Life Nursery and California Native Plant Society - Orange County
South Coast Plaza Garden Show
Costa Mesa, Orange County
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March 1, 2008 - All Day
California Native Plant Society (CNPS) San Diego Benefit Plant Sale
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11:00 AM - Workshop: Backyard Habitats with Native Plants
Benefit Plant Sale
Help raise funds for the San Diego Chapter of CNPS. A portion of all plant sales from the day will go to CNPS-SD. Volunteers from the chapter will also be on hand to assist with planting suggestions and garden help. Come get lots of helpful information from knowledgeable volunteers and get started on your spring planting.
Workshop
Landscape Designer Connie Beck will be speaking about creating a "Backyard Habitat with Native Plants". Using her extensive experience at her own home, Connie will share practical tips about plant selection and designing gardens that are welcoming to both wildlife and people.
CNPS information about the event: http://cnpssd.org/2008springplantsale.html
March 8, 2008
9:30 - Sage Advice Workshop: TLC
Find out why a native landscape is highly efficient. With very little water and labor, hearty, diverse and beautiful native plants will thrive in your garden. Jeff Bohn will introduce some basic guidelines for long-term success in your native garden. Come learn what it takes to ensure that your native landscape will look good year round - just a little tender loving care.
