“This talk focused on tough, low maintenance plants that have sailed through both record wet/ cold and record hot/dry seasons in my two-acre Oregon garden, USDA zone 8a. As I worked for Joy Creek Nursery for several years and currently work for Cistus Nursery, my access to an amazing array of plant material with which to experiment is extensive.
“The presentation highlighted what has worked well and is both beautiful and tough. I also discussed winning strategies to cope with drought and winter damage issues. As native plants are a passion of mine there were selections from this category. As always, our aim is to garden not only for ourselves but for the chickadees, the butterflies, the bees, the frogs and all the critters that call our garden home.
Immediately after Tamara’s presentation, we showed a video presentation of footage from last August's Open Garden at the home of Steve Rosell and Chris Staples on Mt. Gardiner Rd. The video combines glimpses of the garden and beautiful setting with owner interviews and chats with club members who were there. If you missed this spectacular waterfront garden this was a chance to see it as well as hear what people who were there had to say.