Creating a Waterwise Garden Free Lecture with Mikki Boughton – Heritage Garden Program Yakima Area Arboretum Learn how to create a beautiful, resilient garden that thrives with less water. Join Mikki Boughton from the Heritage Garden Program for an informative and practical talk on designing a waterwise garden for your home landscape. In this lecture, Mikki will explore the many benefits of waterwise gardening and why it’s an increasingly important approach for gardeners in our region. She will guide participants through the key steps to success, including how to choose plants that are well-suited to drier conditions, thoughtful garden design strategies, and best practices for planting and establishment. Topics will also include making the most of the water you have, practical irrigation tips, and alternative watering options that help gardens stay healthy while conserving water. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to adapt an existing landscape, this talk will provide helpful ideas and inspiration for creating a garden that is both beautiful and sustainable. This lecture is free and open to the public. Come learn how to garden smarter with water while creating a landscape that fits our climate and environment.