CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Lake County Special Districts is planning its third workshop on gardening in the midst of drought.

The workshop will take place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge, 15900 E. Highway 20.

Special Districts held two workshops on the same topic late in February, and decided to put on this latest event after receiving requests for another one.

With weather and water experts predicting the worst statewide drought in recent history, there are many things to consider before planting a garden.  

Special Districts believes that with some proper planning, determination and willingness to exert a little extra effort, people can garden and retain landscaping despite the possibility of a severe water shortage.

At the March 29 workshop, Master Gardeners from the University of California Cooperative Extension will cover topics including how to make your existing garden more drought tolerant, what you must know if you are planning a new garden – complete with a recommended plant list – and what you want out of your garden and how you can achieve it with less water.

Those in attendance will receive a phone number for the permanent Master Gardener help-line to have gardening questions answered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout the entire year.

Special Districts has established a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lakecountyspecialdistricts for general drought-related updates and information.  

Anyone with questions about these or other drought related meetings and workshops can call Jan Coppinger at Special Districts, 707-263-0119.