Building Healthy Soil for Drought Tolerant Plants

We often think of drought tolerant plants as having the capacity to thrive in poor soil conditions. But in this class we'll dig deeper into understanding the soil conditions you have and the water-holding capacity of that soil, along with ways to improve drainage by building pore space for roots to penetrate deeply. We'll also discuss how to care for drought tolerant plants, specifically their particular watering needs in your particular garden.

UC Master Gardener Presenter Kimberly Swan: Kimberly spent decades experimenting in her small fog-challenged San Francisco backyard, joining UC Master Gardeners in 2022. Interests include soils, succulents, vegetables, perennials, and garden design, studying for several years with the Landscape Architecture program at UC Berkeley. Kimberly helps friends, family, and community members transform their spaces into gardens that work for them—she led an effort to turn an elementary school in Haight-Ashbury from a barren paved lot into a multi-level thriving garden for play and curriculum. Kimberly is specializing in soils and loves sharing her passion with the public.

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