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California Native Garden Planting Workshop

In this hands-on workshop, we will create a California native garden at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library.

Master gardener Derya Kadipasaoglu will explain the full process: talking through how to design a garden layout, the significance of planting California natives, and the care and upkeep of native plants. You will also learn hands-on planting skills as we work together to plant the garden. Registration required.

About the presenter
Derya Kadipasaoglu is a professional gardener and artist living in Altadena, who specializes in California native plants. She began her career as an academic in a field completely unrelated to botany or landscaping, spending most of her time in classrooms and research labs. On weekends she found increasing joy hiking and camping in California’s diverse landscapes, discovering the unique beauty of its native plants. A month-long camping trip from California to Vancouver Island solidified her decision to step away from academia, and through a series of fortunate twists and turns, she deepened her passion for California’s native flora and began her professional gardening career. 

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