A Summer Succulent Workshop
It was standing room only Saturday morning in the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden, as over fifty people stopped by to learn about succulents from master gardener Carol Haverty.
Carol's lively presentation included images of succulents used in different ways in a variety of landscapes. 
Carol's enthusiasm for her subject was contagious, as she talked about the use of succulents in garden design as well as containers.
A highlight of the presentation was the viewing of Carol's artistic plant arrangements. 
Participants learned how easy it is to care for and propagate succulents. Everyone had a look at specimens that were bagged and labeled 
and all went home with a cutting of a drought-tolerant succulent ready to plant. Photos by Les Dublin.
Participants will see how succulents are used in a variety of landscapes and containers. The selection, cultivation and propagation of succulents will be discussed. The workshop will take place in the CIty of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden, 401 South Ventura Street, behind City Hall. Don't forget to bring a hat! 
Long-blooming buckwheat attracts butterflies and many other beneficial insects to the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden.
Planting natives helps ensure the survival of our local butterflies.
California buckwheat is heat and drought -tolerant.
Photos by Les Dublin.