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Event Details
Event name
Waterwise and California Native Plant Container Gardening
Category
Free workshops
Date and Time
December 13 – 10:00 am | December 13 – 12:00 pm
Description
Discover the perfect waterwise or CA native plants for growing in pots, and learn what to do to make sure they thrive!
There are so many great waterwise or California native plant choices perfect for growing in pots on patios, balconies, or anywhere growing in the ground is not an option. Container gardens can have dazzling beauty, lots of color, and provide resources for hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators.
But, growing these plants in containers requires a very different approach than growing in the ground, and there are many choices that will either set you up for success or ensure you are in for a struggle. In this workshop we will teach you how to help your waterwise or native container plantings thrive by covering:- Top waterwise or native plant choices for containers
- Choosing pots and other container options
- Choosing potting soil
- Watering by hand and setting up a container irrigation system
- How much sun? Where to place your containers
- Fertilizing, mulching, pest control
- Pruning and repotting
Waterwise Community Center
4594 San Bernardino Street
Montclair, CA 91763
United States
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