Did you know that some of our showiest Arboretum gardens get watered only once every two weeks, even in mid-summer? It doesn’t take unlimited water to make a beautiful landscape! Come see examples of low-water plants in their spring glory and discover how they can become part of your own water-thrify landscape.

The first 90 minutes will be an easy walking tour with our Director of Horticulture, Ellen Zagory, as she showcases low-water demonstration gardens at the west end of the Arboretum. Many plants you see in mature forms in the gardens will be available for sale in our one-acre Arboretum Teaching Nursery. Following the walk with Ellen, you’ll have time to browse and choose your own low-water selections to take home from our extensive collection of UC Davis-grown plants.

LOCATION: Arboretum Teaching Nursery

Registration is limited to 20 participants.

Cost: $24/person for Friends members or $29/person general admission (includes reserved parking in front of the nursery – a $9 value!)

Parking: There is reserved parking for attendees in front of the Arboretum Teaching Nursery.