As we say goodbye to summer, it's time to prepare for planting season. This detailed "how-to" follow-up of Right Plant, Right Place will get you started on the right foot!
California native plants have unique adaptations, and the way you plant, mulch and water them will determine how their roots develop for long-term success.
Join botanist and gardener Terry Huang ONLINE for the last Planting for Success of 2025, as he guides you through specific best practices for your plant's first year of establishment and beyond.
In this class, you will learn:
- How to prepare and test your soil
- Assessing the light of your space
- Specific watering methods and routines to grow resilient roots
- Different ways to mulch
- Q&A portion
This class will be held online via Zoom and recorded. Registered participants will have access to a recording of the class for 2 weeks after the live event.
*Please note this class focuses on in-ground care only. For gardening with container plants, please check the schedule for future offerings.
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, Terry is ready to share this knowledge and send you off on your gardening journey.
Terry holds a BS in Plant Biology from the University of Washington and a MSc in Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. He works at the South Coast Botanic Garden as the Director of Living Collections.
