Native Plant Container Gardening Workshop

Bring biodiversity to small spaces through native plant container gardening with simple design approaches and beginner-friendly plant care.
About this Event

Set beside Oxbow’s inspiring restoration spaces and native plant nursery, this workshop invites you to explore the deep satisfaction of native plant gardening alongside the people who grow and care for these landscapes every day. Just in time for fall planting season, we’ll walk through how to choose species that support both your gardening goals and your local ecosystem, even in balconies, patios, shared spaces, and small gardens. Together, we’ll discuss simple maintenance strategies and practice pruning techniques that help container gardens stay healthy, beautiful, and resilient throughout the seasons.

YOU'LL EXPERIENCE:

• Ecological Benefits: Learn how native plants can attract pollinators, support wildlife habitat, and thrive with less water, fertilizer, and maintenance, even in small growing spaces.
• Container Design & Plant Pairings: Explore native plant combinations using simple “thrill, fill, spill” design principles while learning how to choose species based on sunlight, water needs, bloom timing, pollinator support, and available growing space.
• Care & Pruning: Build confidence keeping your container garden healthy and happy through simple pruning, maintenance, and long-term plant care techniques.

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR

Dawn Huss (she/her) works as Oxbow’s Conservation Engagement Coordinator supporting Oxbow’s volunteers and planning and coordinating Oxbows ecological restoration efforts. She is always looking for ways to increase appreciation for native plants and their benefits as well as increasing everyone’s ability to incorporate more nature and native plants into their lives.

GRANT-SUPPORTED PRICING

We’re excited to offer this workshop at just $5, thanks to generous funding from 4Culture’s Doors Open grant! This experience is valued at $30, but the grant helps us make it accessible to more of our community.

We’re deeply grateful for this support, which allows us to connect more people with outdoor learning experiences.

All participants must register in advance—spaces are limited!