Veggie Gardening and California Native Plants with Sophie Pennes

Wondering how to pair your non-native veggies and fruit trees with a California native garden? Join Sophie Pennes of Urban Farms LA for this informative workshop on breaking down the best practices for balancing a diverse edible garden with native plants. Learn the basics of growing food in raised beds or containers, hydrozoning and irrigation, companion planting with natives, and more!

of veggie boxes and a native plant garden courtesy of Urban Farms LA

Sophie Pennes is the founder of Urban Farms LA, an edible and native gardening service that designs, builds & maintains landscapes for businesses and homes in LA County. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sophie graduated from Chapman University with a degree in environmental science and communication, and then completed a post-grad certificate program at UCLA studying horticulture. Her passions include environmental education, re-wilding cities, combating habitat loss and species extinction and creating beautiful spaces for humans to connect with nature.

Image: Sophie Pennes courtesy of Urban Farms LA

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