Community in Bloom: Container Planting with California Native Plants

Get your hands dirty and create cool container gardens using native California plants in a fun, laid-back setting.
About this Event

Love gardening but short on space? Discover how to grow vibrant native plants in containers! Perfect for apartment dwellers, beginners, and anyone interested in making a lasting connection with plants.

Join the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, California Flora Nursery, and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create beautiful container gardens using California native plants that support pollinators, conserve water, and bring seasonal color to patios, porches, balconies, and yards.

Josh Williams, owner of California Flora Nursery, will introduce a variety of native plants that thrive in containers and share expert tips to help your garden flourish

During this workshop, we'll cover:
🪴 Choosing the right native plants for containers

🌱 Soil, drainage, and watering tips

🦋 Creating pollinator-friendly combinations

☀️ Plant care for sun and shade conditions

💧 Low-water gardening techniques

Whether you're a beginner gardener or looking to refresh your outdoor space, this workshop will give you practical ideas and inspiration to grow attractive native plant containers at home.

Come plant something beautiful and beneficial for local wildlife! Each participant will leave with a native plant and the knowledge to help it thrive at home.Refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

There is no charge for this event. It is made possible by the taxpayers of Sonoma County, who fund the work of through a quarter-cent sales tax.