Plants That Love Heat & Clay March 5, 2011

Forget despairing over plants that fall victim to blazing summer heat or waterlogged clay after hard winter rains. This class will explore the many plants from Mediterranean climates that thrive in hot/ dry climates & can also tolerate dense clay that holds onto water. Learn about ways to improve the drainage of clay soils to accommodate a wider variety of plants, methods of protecting plants from endless exposure to sun and hot, drying winds. Includes a garden tour to see some good examples of heat lovers.