Right Plant, Right Place with Albert Garnica

Planting season is right around the corner! Do you know which plants are right for you? For those considering incorporating native plants into their home gardens, but not sure where to begin. Join us online to learn the why, what, when, and hows of planting.

Knowing the native habitats and seasonality of southern California can help you choose the right plants for your place. This course discusses local plant communities—groups of species that naturally occur together—and their growing conditions, as well as resources to assess the conditions of your garden, including climate, soil, sunlight and space. A valuable class for beginners!

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.

Albert Garnica is the Education Manager at Theodore Payne Foundation. He is passionate about connecting people with nature through learning and engagement. He has 20 years experience creating curricula and programming pertaining to the arts and sciences. Prior to TPF, his ecological interpretive training includes a 9 year tenure with the Los Angeles Zoo.

If you are considering our 3-Part Design Series; then Right Plant, Right Place is the introductory class that must be taken in tandem with the design course.

Refund Policy:

If you are feeling sick or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, we urge you to stay home. Please note credit/refunds are not available within 7 days of the event.