About This Class:

This class explores how gardening with native plants can create resilient, beautiful, and ecologically rich landscapes. We will look at how native plants support pollinators and wildlife, build healthier soils, conserve water, and adapt better to climate extremes, all while reducing maintenance over time.  We will learn about keystone native plant species and all about some of the best native plants to include in our gardens on Vancouver Island. The class connects ecology to everyday gardening, showing how native plants fit into home gardens alongside ornamentals, food plants, and existing landscapes. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of why native plants matter, and how to design gardens that look beautiful and feel alive.

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In This Class We’ll Cover:

• What native plants are and why they matter

• Ecological benefits of native plants in gardens

• Common myths and misconceptions about native plants

• Native plants and their relationships with pollinators and wildlife

• Soil health and underground plant relationships

• Climate resilience and water-wise gardening with natives

• Blending native plants into everyday gardens 
   

 

This Class Would Be Great For:

• Home gardeners and homeowners

• Pollinator and wildlife enthusiasts

• Eco-conscious gardeners

• Landscape designers and landscapers

• Gardeners interested in lower-maintenance gardens

• Anyone curious about native plants but not sure where to start

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What Participants are Saying About This Class: 

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"I didn’t realize how easy and beautiful native plant gardening could be."

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