California Native Plants for Landscape Design with Jon Kanagy
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Join Horticulturist Jon Nord Kanagy as he discusses opportunities for using California native plants for unique garden situations. — California Native Plants Landscape Design: California natives for design challenges Join Horticulturist Jon Nord Kanagy as he discusses opportunities for using California native plants for unique garden situations. Jon will step participants through the planning process for adding new native plants to your landscape, and describe recommended plants for difficult sites in many home landscapes. Topics include choosing the best plants for site conditions, screening, fire-smart choices, gardening under oaks, and more. About Jon Nord Kanagy: Jon Kanagy has a diverse background in horticulture, agriculture, and landscape design. After completing an undergraduate degree in horticulture, Jon pursued a Master’s Degree, then Peace Corps service in Guatemala. A 15-year career in vineyard management in Sonoma and Napa Counties exposed Jon to land stewardship challenges in a variety of situations. Study of landscape architecture at UC Berkeley Extension was followed by work at the non-profit Sonoma Ecology Center as a landscape designer and garden educator. Jon has worked as a Horticulturist and Museum Scientist in the California Collection at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley since 2023. Cost: $35 Adult / $30 UC Botanical Garden Member / $15 Museums For All Ticket Price (EBT Card + Photo ID)
