Speakers: Charles Rogers and Shane Perry.
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Presbyterian AND via Zoom
Our presentation is aimed at discussing the best planting practices possible for the regeneration and preservation of Sonoran Desert plants, soil and wildlife. Our methods have enabled us to produce positive results for regenerating Native Soil Biology, which optimizes a plant’s root growth, nutrient uptake and water retention. We do this by focusing on key components of planting Sonoran natives such as varieties, amendments, root pruning, earthworks and irrigation. By focusing our efforts in these areas, we’ve developed sustainable planting practices that regenerate and integrate Native Topsoil, Flora and Fauna in the Sonoran Desert. We also will be diving into best practices for long term sustainable vegetable gardening here in the desert.
Ryan Charles Rogers was born and raised in Tucson. Charles is the owner of Earthcare Landscapes LLC, a sustainable landscaping company, serving all of Southern Arizona. He is also co owner of Sonora Flora Nursery, a native plant nursery and a co owner of Strawman Ranch, outside of Benson, which has a 1 acre permaculture food forest installation, and houses native riparian/higher elevation nursery stock. Furthermore, Charles is certified in rainwater harvesting, along with continuing education and certification through smartscape and the master gardeners program.
