If you are interested in gardening, don't miss the Alrie Middlebrook program presented by the Library's Adult Services Division! This local author and gardener will talk about California native plants and about her book, Designing California Native Gardens, on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Central Park Library's Cedar Room. Founded in 1976, the author's San Jose firm, Middlebrook Gardens has received many national and international landscaping awards. Alrie Middlebrook and her firm have designed numerous native gardens for area residents and businesses.Learn about the diversity of California plants and ecology-based landscaping. Discover how to conserve water and reduce the use of pesticides, while designing a sustainable native garden which reflects the natural beauty of the local ecology. To reserve a space for this free gardening program with Alrie Middlebrook, stop by the Reference Desk or call (408) 615-2900.
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