John Lamar's Low-Flow Irrigation Workshop
Workshop participants, undeterred by gray skies and a chilly morning, learned the basics of low-flow irrigation from John Lamar on Saturday in the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden. 
Participants had a look at at the Demo Garden's irrigation controller and learned the basic principles of installing and operating a controller at home.
A newly installed bed, demonstrating California native plants that are appropriate for planting near oaks, needed irrigation, and provided the perfect opportunity for the hands-on portion of the workshop. 
Participants who wanted to roll up their sleeves and get to work, stayed to help install irrigation in the new bed.
Now that they have had a chance to do it themselves, these county residents will be able to set up their own low-flow irrigation system at home, conserve water and save money, too! Photos by Les Dublin.
At this free, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to set up and maintain a low-flow irrigation system that can reduce water use (and water bills) and keep your plants happy at the same time! The workshop will take place at 10:00 a.m. on April 19, 2008, in the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden, 401 South Ventura Street, behind Ojai City Hall.
Although delicate looking, Blue-eyed grass is cold hardy and drought tolerant once established. 
Photos by Les Dublin.
Hummingbird Sage is a California native perennial that is easy to grow and sometimes even self sows. It requires little water and is suitable for planting under oaks.