Planting For Success: A How-to Guide with Terence Huang - Nov. 19, 2026
Description
Just in time for fall planting season, Planting for Success will help you get your new California native plants off to a strong start.
California native plants have unique adaptations, and how you plant, mulch, and water them can make all the difference in how their roots develop and how well they establish over time. Building on the principles covered in Right Plant, Right Place, this class focuses on what to do once you’ve chosen the right plants for your space.
Join botanist and gardener Terry Huang as he guides you through best practices for planting and caring for your plants during their first year of establishment and beyond. You’ll learn how to prepare and test your soil, assess the light conditions in your space, develop watering methods and routines that encourage resilient root systems, and explore different approaches to mulching.
Terry Huang loves finding creative ways to make plant science and gardening fun and approachable. By drawing from his formal training and practical experiences, he can guide you wherever you are on your gardening journey. So, if you have a growing interest in California native plants - but don't know where to start - he is here to help!
Terry is currently the Director of Living Collections at South Coast Botanic Garden and in his free time is an instructor for the Theodore Payne Foundation. He holds a MSc in Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants (Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh) and has worked in many public gardens in a variety of climates.
▶ Live Participation & Two-Week Replay Access: This class will be held online and recorded. Registered attendees will have access to a recording of the class for 2 weeks after the live event.
📌 Save your order confirmation email & digital ticket for easy access to the class’s Virtual Hub on the day of the event. Look for the “View access link” in the registration email. Click the “Access online event” on the digital ticket.
📅 Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors. Thank you for your understanding.
FAQs
- What is your refund policy?
Refund Policy
Refunds are available up to seven days before the event.
Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors.Thank you for your understanding.
If the event is more than seven days away:
Open the order confirmation email you received after buying your ticket.
Click manage order.
Go to the refund/cancel tab.
Select the tickets you want to refund.
Click review > confirm to submit the refund.
You’ll receive a confirmation email. Refunds usually return to the original payment method in 2–5 business days.
🎟️ Enrollment Threshold for Classes: We require a minimum of five participants for a class to run; when enrollment falls below that number, we may need to cancel the class in order to responsibly cover program costs and maintain an engaging experience for those attending. If this happens we will refund the ticket price. We are not able to refund credit card charges.
- I'm a member. How do I find my code?
Your discount code is in the email you received when you purchased your membership.
If you cannot find the email, please contact programs@theodorepayne.org and allow 2-3 business days for a response. We receive a very high volume of email.
- I am not sure if I am a member. How do I check?
Not sure of your member status? Log in and check your status here: https://account.theodorepayne.org/profile
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- What if it rains?
Rain or Shine Policy
Our classes generally take place rain or shine. We do not cancel classes simply because rain is forecast; however, the safety of our students, instructors, and staff comes first. In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, we will evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis and may modify, relocate, postpone, or cancel a class. If TPF cancels or postpones a class due to weather, registered participants will be notified as soon as possible and offered a refund or the option to transfer their registration to a rescheduled date when available.
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