Right Plant, Right Place with Terrence Williams — Oct 7, 2026
Description
Do you know which plants are right for your garden?
This class is designed for those interested in incorporating California native plants into their home or community garden but who are not sure where to begin. Join us online to explore the why, what, when, and how of planting with native plants.
Understanding the native habitats and seasonal patterns of Southern California can help you select plants well-suited to your space. This course introduces local plant communities—groups of species that naturally grow together—and the conditions in which they thrive. Participants will also learn how to assess important garden conditions including climate, soil, sunlight, water, and available space, along with resources that can support plant selection and garden planning. A helpful class for beginners!
Right Plant, Right Place is the required introductory course for our 3-Part Design Series and is recommended either before or concurrently with the design course.
Terrence Williams is the Nursery Technician at Theodore Payne Foundation. He is passionate toward making botanical knowledge accessible to all by helping people of various skill levels and backgrounds to get started with gardening.
▶ Live Participation & Two-Week Replay Access: This class will be held online and recorded. Zoom login instructions will be included in the reminder emails. Registered students 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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