Water-Wise Plant Workshop Planned In Napa

NAPA, CA – Just in time for the fall planting season, the city of Napa Water, UC Master Gardeners and the California Native Plant Society are teaming up for a free Water-Wise Plant Show. The event is planned from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the newly renovated Magnolia Room in the city's Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St.

"Our unpredictable climate makes water efficiency and conservation a way of life here," said Jaina French, city of Napa spokeswoman. "The start of the planting season is a great time to learn appropriate water-wise gardening habits, as efficient outdoor use remains the key to a reliable water future."

With slide presentations and dozens of live plants on hand, local landscape designer Katherine Novick will show Napans that water-efficient yards are anything but boring. Colorful and beautiful trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, vines and groundcovers will be reviewed, along with landscape design ideas focused on California native species.

"Attendees will also gain access to free literature, water-saving tools and experts from the Napa County Master Gardeners and the CNPS Napa Valley Chapter," French said. "Lucky winners will even take home free plants and other great door prizes."

Community members interested in attending the Water-Wise Plant Show are asked to register in advance by calling 707-257-9497 or sending an email to jstokes@cityofnapa.org.