Ground Covers of Every Size for Non-irrigated Landscapes

Meet an unusual array of (mostly) evergreen groundcovers for use in non-irrigated situations. Each plant meets the criteria of year-round ornamental interest and weed control when planted in a sunny area without summer irrigation.

If this sounds too good to be true, join us and find out from the OSU expert who led a series of plant trials in the past decades. Each trial evaluated plants grown in the field and rigorously assessed for attributes that are important to gardeners.

This online seminar is free with advanced registration. A recording link will be sent two days after the class. Register online.

Our speaker, Neil Bell, is a semi-retired OSU Community Horticulturist, who is working on an OSU project to evaluate 118 olive cultivars at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, Oregon. Before that, he ran trials of manzanitas, grevilleas and other drought-resistant ground covers, many of which have been introduced into the horticultural trade and become staples for home gardeners. Neil collects and cares for a variety of ornamental and edible plants on 5 acres.

*Counts as one hour metro area Master Gardener continuing garden education credit.