from Bring Back the Natives
the times and locations of the free Talks in the Nurseries, which will take place this Saturday, March 21, during the next Native Plant Extravaganza. Shop during this event and a percentage of your sales will go to support the Tour.
Native Plant Extravaganza
Saturday, March 21, 10:00-4:00
Shop in-person on Saturday, March 21, or shop online at participating native plant nurseries on Saturday or Sunday March 21 or 22, and a percentage of your purchases will go to support the Tour.
A link to each nursery’s plant inventory is included. Call ahead if there is a plant you specifically want, as inventories change rapidly.
Free Talks in the Nurseries!
The Watershed Nursery Cooperative, 601 A Canal Blvd. Richmond
11:00 “Best pruning practices for California native plants” by Nicholas Crawford, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist at The Davey Tree Expert Company
Nicholas will discuss native plant care, demonstrate hands-on pruning skills, and provide information on California’s evolving fire clearance requirements.
See the Watershed Nursery Cooperative’s plant inventory here, and their nifty Plant Finder page here.
East Bay Wilds, 2777 Foothill, Oakland (the entrance is on 28th street)
12:00 “How to successfully design, plant and maintain a native plant garden” by Pete Veilleux, owner of East Bay Wilds
View East Bay Wild’s plant list here and see photos of gardens that Pete has designed and planted with natives here. Check out the eclectic collection of garden art Pete has for sale! If you are interested in a consult, design, installation or maintenance of a California native landscape, email Pete at pete@eastbaywilds.com or call (510) 409-5858.
Down by the Bay Native Plant Nursery (at its new, permanent location) 38255 Blacow Road in Fremont
1:00 “Come learn how to make a flower arrangement using native plants”
Bring your own shears, vase, and (to make sure this event runs smoothly and there is enough material to go around) bring any flowers and greens from your yard you would like to include in your arrangement, which you can take home to enjoy with your friends and family.
Down by the Bay specializes in local native plants – particularly plants local to Hayward and surrounding cities. Most of their plants are sold in depots or conetainers. Check out Down by the Bay’s plant list here.
Oaktown Native Plant Nursery, 702 Channing Way, Berkeley
2:00 “California’s bees: Native bees and what to plant for them”
Working off the research of Dr. Gordon Frankie and the U.C. Davis Bee Haven, Suzanne Carter, owner of Oaktown, will offer a refresher on what to plant to provide the most support for our native bees.
Especially good bee 🐝 plants will be featured.
View Oaktown’s plant list here, and their Plant Finder here.
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