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Designing with Drought Tolerant Plants

May 13, 2019 - 10:30am

Master Gardener | 2019 Lecture Series

The Beauty and Wisdom of Designing with Drought Tolerant Plants

Join the Master Gardeners for this free lecture on best practices of producing a successful drought tolerant landscape for your home. 

Elias Armenta, owner of R-Menta Landscape Design and Merced College Adjunct Faculty, Landscape Design is the featured speaker.

Born in Sinaloa, Mexico, Elias, a Mexican American landscape designer, came to the United States in his late twenties. While working for various contractors, he knew from an early age he wanted to become a professional landscaper. Elias attended Merced College and graduated in 2014 with an AS in Landscape Horticulture with Superintended Honors. Inspired, he continued his education and transferred to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and in 2018 attained his bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture. Elias is presently working on many projects in the Merced community and sits on the board of Tree Partners Foundation. He is also the Project Manager for Salazar Landscaping Company in the LA area that redesigned Estrella Park in LA. He recently completed the design and creation of the Saint Patrick Church Rosary Garden and is currently creating a display garden for Merced College.

You do not have to RSVP for this free lecture. 

Phone: 209-385-7403.
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.. to 12 p.m.. and 1 to 5 p.m.

Location

UC Cooperative Extension

2145 Wardrobe Avenue
Merced, CA 95341