Michael Inaba's Workshop
Twenty-four tree lovers came to the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden Saturday morning to learn about oaks. 
Arborist and horticulturist Michael Inaba spoke for two hours about the unique needs of oaks and how best to care for them. 
Workshop participants learned how to garden without harming the oaks on their property. Throughout the talk, Mike answered the group's many questions. 
Afterwards, Mike went home with a Demo Garden mug that he really liked! Photos by Les Dublin.
Your oak trees are an important part of your landscape, and they are even more important to the environment! Come learn how you can get the most from your trees, and how to avoid extra expenses to maximize your “green investment.” The workshop will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Seating on the benches is limited so feel free to bring a chair for a comfortable seat. The garden is located at 401 South Ventura St., behind City Hall. 
We'll start off with a short meeting where you will find out how you can become a volunteer. You can stay as long as you like to work on various tasks with other volunteers. There is something for everyone, and no experience is necessary. There's plenty to do, so come join us! The garden is located at 401 South Ventura St., behind City Hall. Photo by Les Dublin.