The Watershed Nursery
155 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley
Years gardened at this location: The nursery has been in business for four years
Garden size: The nursery is located on 5,000 square feet of former tennis court
Showcase feature: About 75 species of locally grown, watershed-specific California native plants with a variety of specialties, such as deer-resistance, hummingbird- and butterfly-friendly, and creek-bank stabilization, will be available for sale. Plants are identified by habitat (grassland, chaparral, dry oak understory, wetland (fresh and brackish), and riparian). Owners Diana Benner and Laura Hanson will happily provide personal service with plant selection. View their plant list at www.thewatershednursery.com.
Other garden attractions:
- Don't miss the lovely laminated plant signs, which contain photographs; light, water, soil type, and pH requirements; and other information.
- Chickens patrol the gardens searching for slugs and snails.
- Nursery is located on private property in a majestic oak woodland.
- Gardeners interested in restoration gardening should talk with the owners about the customized seed collection and propagation services the Nursery offers.
Gardening for Wildlife: A variety of wildlife call this beautiful, wooded canyon home.
Garden Talks: 12:30 "Transitioning to Natives: How to Pick Appropriate Native Plants for Your Garden" by Diana Benner
Plants sold or given away: Don't miss this opportunity to purchase plants from the Watershed Nursery, as it is only open for sales twice a year. (Though it is open by appointment at other times.) View the plant list or download a coupon good for a future shopping date online at the Nursery's website.
Directions: Exit I-80 at University Avenue and head east. Turn left on MLK Jr. Way (0.4 mi). Turn right on Cedar (~0.6 mi), turn left onto Euclid (~0.2 miles.), then right onto Hawthorne Terrace (~0.1 mi). Turn left on Le Roi Ave (~0.1 mi). Take a left at the next intersection onto Tamalpais Rd.(~0.2 mi). You will be in a residential neighborhood. At the hairpin turn to the right, there will be a small sign "155" with an arrow pointing to the left and down. The nursery is located in the fenced-off area to your right.
Parking: Park on the street, or down in the driveway. (Just be careful to avoid fender-benders when backing out!)