The Ojai Garden

Ojai residents came to the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden today to learn about low-flow irrigation from horticulturist and landscape designer John Lamar.In spite of the chilly weather, gray skies and occasional light sprinkle, there was a good turnout of residents interested in learning how to use less water in their gardens.Participants saw different kinds of emitters in action out in the garden, before tackling a project.Volunteers installed a drip irrigation system in a raised bed.Photos by Les Dublin.

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Learn the ins and outs of irrigation with horticulturist and landscape designer John Lamar.
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 your water bills) and keep your plants happy at the same time. Come have a look at our new automatic irrigation controller with weather monitor, too! The workshop will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden, 401 South Ventura Street, behind City Hall.

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This little fellow was seen yesterday, busily demonstrating how our California native Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) got its name. Early in the fall, when the hummingbird sage has gone to seed, he will return to the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden, to enjoy the red california fuschia flowers (Zauschneria californica a.k.a. Epilobium californica) that will appear on the plant in the background. Photos by Les Dublin.

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