free garden tour
See 150+ species of flowering plants and fruit trees in a home garden May 18–25.
About the tour
I'm opening my home garden in Thousand Oaks for a handful of casual, free 30-minute tours while it's at peak bloom.It's a colorful, practical garden built in real Thousand Oaks / Newbury Park conditions. Roses, hydrangeas, azaleas, lavender, salvias, zinnias, daisies, begonias, cosmos, wildflowers, and a long list of perennials — plus fruit trees including persimmon, pomegranate, guava, and mandarin orange.Free, small groups, RSVP required. Address sent after signup. Kids welcome with an adult.
What you'll see and learn
On the tour, I'll walk you through the garden and we'll talk about:- Plant selection: seeds vs. 6-packs vs. container plants vs. 5-gallon vs. mail order
- Favorite local nurseries and mail-order sources
- Pruning, fertilizing, drip irrigation, and choosing the right spot
- Fruit trees that thrive in our climate
- How to build a fuller, more colorful garden over timeIt's casual, not a class. Bring your questions.
About Me
I'm Scott, a hobbyist gardener in Newbury Park. I've spent years figuring out what actually thrives here, and I love sharing what I've learned.