Join the Columbia Basin Chapter of the WA Native Plant Society alongside the Benton Conservation District Heritage Garden Program to learn about gardening with native plants in Eastern WA.  The Heritage Garden Program will provide an overview of resources and strategies on gardening with native plants.  Then we’ll hear from a few folks who are planting native species in their yards.  We’ll take a virtual tour of their gardens and they’ll share about their experiences transitioning from lawns to waterwise native gardens offering practical advice and lessons learned.   Open Q + A to follow.   All are welcome to this free event!

When:  Wednesday September 2nd 6:30 PM-8 PM

Where:  Richland Public Library – Doris Roberts Gallery — 955 Northgate Drive Richland, WA, 99352

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. The program was created in 2012 in partnership with Benton Conservation District and the Columbia Basin Chapter of the WNPS and has since grown to over 6 participating counties.

Heritage Gardens also honor the unique natural and cultural features of the Columbia River Basin and utilize sustainable practices. Program services 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 participating counties. https://www.hgcd.info/