See fall color and growth, wildflowers and wildlife
Patricia Carpenter's 1-acre garden west of Davis will be open to pre-registered visitors on Sunday.
Courtesy Patricia Carpenter
Revel in fall air and fall color by taking a stroll this Sunday through a native plant expert's rambling Yolo County property.
Patricia Carpenter, a California Native Plant Society Garden Ambassador, will open her secluded 1-acre garden for free self-guided tours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Pre-registration is required and available here. Carpenter's non-native garden also will be open to view.
Started in 2005, the garden is off Russell Boulevard and Pierce Ranch Road west of Davis. It features more than 400 species and cultivars of California natives. Carpenter says the plantings are roughly grouped into natural communities that include a redwood grove (inherited), coastal, valley grassland, foothill, slough edge and desert areas. A map of the layout is on the Garden Ambassdor page.
Carpenter herself will be present at 10 a.m. and noon for an optional orientation and Q&A session.
Miridae Mobile Plant Nursery also will be on hand with a selection of native plants for sale. See the current inventory here.
The garden ramble will go forward rain or shine. Visitors are advised to wear sturdy shoes; masks are optional. Snacks or lunch may be brought along, and a composting toilet is available.
No dogs, please.
For more information: https://www.cnps.org/event/cnps-garden-ambassador-seasonal-garden-visits-rsvp-only-2
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