Cultivating Community: Homegrown Native Gardens & the Stories Behind Them
About the Talk
Cultivating Community: Homegrown Native Gardens & the Stories Behind Them
Designing a native garden is a personal journey filled with trial, error, and unexpected triumphs. This month, we are delighted to bring back fan-favorite hosts from past CNPS San Diego Native Garden Tours to share the heartfelt stories behind their landscapes.
Join us as local gardeners Jim Julius, Molly Gee, and husband-and-wife duo Jennifer Bennett & John Hogan open up their visual journals to walk us through their DIY transformations. Through fast-paced, photo-rich slideshows, they will share what inspired their designs, the plants that thrived (and those that didn’t!), and the practical wisdom they wish they had when they first started. An audience Q&A will follow the presentations.
Come get inspired by real neighborhood experiences, gather practical DIY strategies, and connect with fellow plant lovers who are helping restore San Diego’s natural heritage – one yard at a time.
Behind every featured CNPS tour garden is a homeowner with a vision, a shovel, and a story.
Chapter Meeting Details
6:15 PM Doors open for browsing, socializing, and book/merch sales
7:00 PM Brief meeting announcements
7:10 PM Presentation followed by Q&A
8:30 PM Speaker meet-and-greet, socializing, and book sales
9:00 PM Meeting ends
Location
Casa del Prado, Room 101 (Balboa Park) — located across Village Place from the San Diego Natural History Museum (NAT), in the Casa del Prado Inner Courtyard.
Chapter meetings are free and open to the public. Everyone with a love for wild places, biodiversity, and community is welcome. Looking for more Chapter Meeting programs?
Recordings of previous presentations are available on our YouTube channel.