Barbara Heitkamp will be at the Chisago County Master Gardeners Expo on March 21st to teach this workshop about salt-smart garden design. . Learn more and sign up for the Expo.

Winter road salt is tough on soil, water, and plants - but with the right design, your garden can handle it. In this workshop, you’ll learn which native plants are more tolerant of chloride, how to create a resilient garden design, and tips for keeping it healthy year-round. From hardy grasses to colorful perennials, discover how to build a landscape that’s both beautiful and winter-tough.