Hyperlocal Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcovers for Successful Laurel Canyon Gardens with California Native Expert Terry Huang
Happy holidays! We are back at the dome on Sunday, December 14th with a workshop by native plant expert Terry Huang.
Hyperlocal plants are plants indigenous to our specific micro-region of Laurel Canyon. They are ideally adapted to our immediate soil, climate, and pests, exceptionally low-maintenance, water-wise and most importantly, supportive of local pollinators and wildlife.
Terry plans to give us detailed guidance on the creating the best plant palette for resilient, fire-resistant landscapes. (Bring photos of your planting areas!) He will discuss many proactive steps we can take, such as ridding the canyon of highly combustible invasive species, establishing a healthier tree canopy, and best practices for starting and maintaining hydrated native plant gardens.
This one is one not to miss! Get timely inspiration with good planting period still ahead of us. “Good” is the operative word - good for us, good for the creatures who surround us, good for Laurel Canyon!
About Terry Huang
Terry Huang is your friendly neighborhood botanist and garden coach. From helpful tips to encouragement, he loves finding creative ways to make botanical science and gardening knowledge fun and accessible. With an integrated background of botanical and horticultural experience, he is ready to share this knowledge and send you off on your gardening journey. Terry holds a MSc in Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and in his free time teaches and volunteers at the Theodore Payne Foundation (www.theodorepayne.org).
See you at the oak woodland dome on December 14th at 3pm!
Elaine Kim, Sara Rose, and the PNLC Team