Chapter Meeting: Firewise Landscaping

Presentation will include the basics of the home ignition zone, what makes some plants fire-resistant (and others not), and how smart design and regular maintenance can make a big difference. Presentation will also include a local case study and share plant picks that work well in a fire-wise landscape.

Guest Speaker: Amy Jo Detweiler, OSU Professor and Extension Horticulturist, is responsible for teaching and outreach in community and commercial horticulture in the high desert environment of Central Oregon working with homeowners and green industry professionals. She specializes in sustainable landscape practices including waterwise gardening, firewise landscaping, and backyard food production. She is also responsible for training and managing an active group of master gardener volunteers for a tri-county region.