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21 Jun

Goin Native will help design your Garden…

Whether you want a CA Native, Succulent, or Vegetable Garden, Marianne will help you design and budget a garden that fits your life style and wallet. For over 30 years self taught gardener Marianne has been playing in the dirt, designing gardens. If your’e looking for a natural garden...

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15 Jun

Garden Pros “Out”, Amateur Gardeners “In”

This doesn’t surprise me at all…it’s about time we start listening to our inner self and trust we can make responsible choices in our own garden. So often we think the experts have THE answer and know what’s best for our garden. Ok, I’ll concede with hardscape and irrigation systems you...

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28 May

A Class with Clifford – The Return of the “Fat Plant” Man

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Again by popular demand, Clifford Mend succulent and cactus specialist grower of unusual and sometimes otherworldly bonsai cactus and succulents.Clifford will be bringing a wide variety of plants to show and to sell. He will be ready to answer your questions and inspire you to introduce...

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23 May

Here Comes the Bride…

Get a little dirt therapy before the wedding. Have your bachelorette party in the garden. Create a memorable succulent garden or wreath to remind you of your special day. Want to linger longer in the garden? Add a tea party or picnic lunch under the Oak Tree for additional fees. Call...

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04 May

Vermiculture – Putting Worms to Work

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Avid organic gardener and owner of The Tea House on Los Rios, Claudia Niccola, will introduce you to the world of Vermiculture; worm farming. Please join us at Goin Native on Saturday May 14 from 10:00am - Noon and watch Claudia demonstrate how to put together a worm bin for your yard...

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12 Apr

Easter and Mother’s Day Garden Tour

Over the last 21 years, Marianne Taylor has transformed her bare half-acre surrounding her family’s 1887 home in the historic Los Rios District. The Taylor gardens is home to “Goin Native” personalized hands-on garden classes.

This is a once-a-year opportunity to step beyond the...

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01 Nov

Succulents in November

Join us Saturday the 13th and Monday the 15th of November for a step by step course in creating a unique, one-of-a-kind wreath. As the roots establish themselves, the wreath doubles as a holiday centerpiece. After a period of about two months, the wreath is ready to hang!

In addition,...

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30 Oct

Public Stewardship Award

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Goin Native just received the American Society of Landscape Architects Public Stewardship Award for their significant contribution to enhancing the environment and “Quality of Life” in Southern California.

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About Goin Native

Goin Native strives to expand your garden knowledge with creative, practical and easy terminology while advancing the art of playing in the dirt. Our philosophy is one of hands-on knowledge using sustainable and drought tolerant plants in the garden to promote mindful conservation.

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Garden Angels

Ready to help the community and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty? Then you might be the perfect fit for the Los Rios Garden Angels!

We're always looking for volunteers, so if you're interested, please consider joining!

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