The Accidental Dry Garden
May 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group to hear Loree Bohl offer her front garden as a case study for planting a vibrant garden that requires minimal water input during our dry summers—an accidental result of planting for a certain look, rather than with water savings in mind. Loree will discuss plant choices, soil prep, and ongoing maintenance issues, as well as share dozens of photos that will hopefully get your plant lust in overdrive.
Loree is the creative force behind the popular blog,danger garden, where she shares her love for agaves and all things spiky—as well as a fondness for ferns and a good patch of moss. Born and raised in Spokane (and having spent her entire life the Pacific NW), Loree feels fortunate to garden within such a lively horticulture community. That said, she loves learning about other regional gardening styles and how climate influences plant choices, so garden travel is high on her list of leisure pursuits. Sharing her passion for plants and garden design is the driving force behind everything that she does, and she’s a firm believer there is always room for one more plant.
For more, visit blog at thedangergarden.com
The meeting will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 W 13th Ave, Eugene OR. Doors on the east side of the building open at 6:30 PM for botanical sample browsing, refreshments and socializing. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members.
For more information about the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group or this event, visit our website or email us atinfo@thehardyplantgroup.org
Program Meetings
Our monthly program meetings have something for everyone. During the last year we hosted programs by naturalists, wildlife artists and expert birders on a variety of topics from the birds of Hawaii, to ravens, wolves, and people, to the migration of red knots. Participating in a program meeting is a fun way to get involved with Lane County Audubon. Meetings are free and open to all.
We are currently meeting on Zoom and in-person as conditions allow on the 4th Tuesday of each month between September and May at 7:00 p.m.