Trees and Shrubs for a Changing Climate: Plant Them Now!

Native shrubs at CSUDH look good despite years of drought
Garden of Dreams Discovery Garden

 

 

The last four and a half years have been difficult for those living in Southern California.  Lack of rain, dry winds and high temperatures have stressed everything.  Unfortunately, these are probably just a taste of things to come.  Now is the time to choose plants that will be able to thrive despite the changing climate.   Here are a few resources to help:

 

 

Climate Change and S. CA Gardens

Slide show: http://www.slideshare.net/cvadheim/climate-change-2014

Handouts (4 per pg) : http://www.slideshare.net/cvadheim/climate-change-2014-notes

 

 

 

Trees & Shrubs for the Future: large native plants suited to our changing climate

              Slide show:  http://www.slideshare.net/cvadheim/trees-for-future-2016

             Handouts (4 per pg) : http://www.slideshare.net/cvadheim/trees-for-future-2016-notes

  

 

Shrubs in a Changing World: CA native shrubs for a 1950’s-70’s ranch-style house (with an emphasis on our changing climate)

 

            Slide show:  http://www.slideshare.net/cvadheim/future-shrubs-2016final

           Handouts (4 per pg) : http://www.slideshare.net/cvadheim/future-shrubs-2016finalnotes