Special Districts to host workshops on gardening in midst of drought

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – As weather and water experts are predicting the worst statewide drought in recent history, there are many things to consider before planting a garden.  

Lake County Special Districts understands that food is a basic necessity, just as water is, and believes that with some proper planning, determination and willingness to exert a little extra effort, people can continue to grow food despite the possibility of a severe water shortage.

Special Districts will host two workshops on planning and planting a garden in the midst of a severe drought.

Master Gardeners from the University of California Cooperative Extension will conduct these workshops. Topics covered will include:

• How to make your existing garden more drought tolerant;
• What you must know if you are planning a new garden (complete with recommended plant list);
• What you want out of your garden and how you can achieve it with less water.

Those in attendance will receive a phone number for the permanent Master Gardener help-line to have gardening questions answered 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, throughout the entire year.

These workshops are open to the public and will be held as follows:

• Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m., Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave.
• Sunday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m., Finley Grange No. 680, 1510 Big Valley Road.

The drought is a serious concern for the entire county. Special Districts has established a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lakecountyspecialdistricts for general drought-related updates and information.  

Anyone with questions about these or other drought-related meetings and workshops can call Jan Coppinger at Special Districts, 707-263-0119.