Registration required for free event Aug. 6
The coffeeberry, another name for California buckthorn, is a native shrub that can be found in several habitats around the state. Photo courtesy Beth Savidge
What does a garden of California native plants look like in summer? Patricia Carpenter, a Garden Ambassador for the California Native Plant Society, invites visitors to come find out during the Seasonal Summer Ramble at her garden near Davis.
The 1-acre native garden will be open to visitors 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. The event is free but registration is required here. The non-native garden will be open to view as well.
Highlights of a summer ramble:
• See how plants adapt to heat and drought. Also, irrigation strategies.
• View summer blooms.
• Observe seasonal maintenance, seed collecting, and discuss plans for fall planting.
The Miridae Mobile Nursery will be on site for sales to anyone inspired to add more native plants to their garden.
Visitors can attend an optional short orientation and Q&A gathering with Patricia at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Meet near the check-in table.
Carpenter's garden is south of Russell Boulevard, west of Davis, at Pierce Ranch Road. A map link is available on the registration page.
Although masks are optional, visitors are asked to please respect distancing and mask wearing of other visitors. Wearing sturdy shoes is advised. No dogs, please.
Visitors are welcome to bring a snack to enjoy during the morning. A composting toilet available onsite.
To learn more about Carpenter's Garden Ambassadorship and her garden, visit the CNPS website here.
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