Join the Benton Conservation District Heritage Garden Program to learn about and waterwise landscaping with native plants in our region. Together, we’ll learn about waterwise alternatives to traditional lawn. We’ll cover the basics of what to expect when gardening with native plants including how and where to source native species, best practices and maintenance strategies. Come learn how your yard can shift from one that wastes water to a space that’s waterwise, beautiful and beneficial for our local pollinator friends. All are welcome to this free event!

When: Thursday August 13th 6 PM -7:30 PM
Where: Kennewick Branch - Mid Columbia Library (1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

This event is part of the Mid Columbia Library's Living Curiously Series

The Heritage Garden Program is a free garden certification program dedicated to helping folks create water-wise landscapes and gardens that incorporate native plants of Washington State. Heritage Gardens also honor the unique natural and cultural features of the Columbia River Basin and utilize sustainable practices. Program services are free and include site visits, custom plant lists, planting plans and technical advice on watersmart gardening in our region. The program is offered free of charge to folks in Benton County through the Benton Conservation District. www.hgcd.info https://www.bentoncd.org/

Program funding for Heritage Gardens in Benton County for the 25-27 Biennium is provided in part by a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology through the Municipal Subgroup of the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan. The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan promotes efficient use of municipal and domestic water throughout the Yakima Basin using voluntary, incentive-based actions that focus on landscape irrigation, and other consumptive uses.