Hibiscus is one of the top 15 native plants for southern gardens, according to Southern Home & Gardens magazine.The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones will present the third annual Native Plant Symposium, “Native Plants, Natural Landscapes,” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the UTC University Center, 642 E. Fifth St.
Created for casual and experienced gardeners, the symposium features practical information and advice on how to improve landscapes and gardens through sustainable practices. Participants will get tips on selecting plants, dealing with invasive/pest plants, creating a beautiful and functional native plant landscape and making the best use of the soil food web, the community of organisms living in the earth.
Guest speakers will offer programs as well as a question-and-answer session at the end of the day. There also will be time to browse exhibits, as well as buy native plants from area native plant nurseries and art from area artists.
Registration costs $70 at the door ($20 for students with ID). The price includes lunch.
Find out more at ten nesseevalley.wildones.org.