Native Plants, Real Spaces

Join us for free talks on how to make native plants work for your lifestyle and your space. Learn which species are best for home gardens and how to keep things looking polished, not messy.

Get planting with a starter kit of native plugs appropriate for smaller spaces selected for sun, part sun and shade conditions.

• Saturday, April 18 from 11am – 1:30pm
• Takes place at The Growing Place Aurora, 2000 Montgomery Road
• Free

Talk Schedule

11:00am – 12:00pm // Native Plants for Real-Life Spaces       Krystal Lee & Kate Shields, Pizzo & Associates / Pizzo Native Plant Nursery 

Native plants can work in almost any space. In this talk, we’ll share practical, real-world guidance on how to choose, install, and care for native plants, with a focus on reliable, manageable options for home gardens and small spaces.

You’ll leave with clear recommendations for plants that stay in scale, look good, and perform well so you can confidently grow native, no matter your lot size.  

12:00pm – 1:00pm // Native Plants Without the Mess         Kyle Lambert, The Growing Place

The secret to a beautiful native garden isn’t choosing between wild and refined. It’s knowing how to blend the two. This talk breaks down the steps to introduce natives into your home landscape, keep things looking intentional, and mix in ornamentals where it makes sense.