Real Gardens Grow Natives with author Eileen Stark (virtual)

Central Puget Sound Native by Design: Reimagine Beauty With More Habitat, Less Lawn

In the face of disappearing biodiversity, gardeners can play a crucial role in slowing the rate of extinction. Reestablishment of native plants—that are the basis of healthy food webs—sustains life, sequesters carbon, negates the need for chemicals, manages water, and offers other rich rewards. Join author, photographer and eco-landscape designer Eileen Stark to learn how to garden with an ecological focus by utilizing the design principles of native gardening, minimizing lawn, choosing and arranging regional plants in their natural associations and according to site conditions, and using humane practices. Look at your landscape with fresh eyes and let native plants lead the way to a vibrant, functional garden.   

Bio: 

Eileen Stark is a Portland-based ecological landscape designer, habitat consultant, writer and photographer whose academic background includes biology, wildlife ecology, and design. She is a deeply committed conservationist who strives to create awareness of the myriad creatures with which we share this fragile planet. Her book, Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design, Plant, and Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden has received rave reviews and helps guide Pacific Northwest gardeners in designing for both beauty and biodiversity. 

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