Native Plant Adaptations: Helping them Thrive in Los Alamos with Marisa Thompson (Hybrid Talk)

New Mexico’s hot, dry, and unpredictable climate challenges plants to survive in remarkable ways. To help them thrive in our landscapes, let's explore how our native plants adapt through structural, physiological, and seasonal changes. Discover the science (and beauty) behind these natural survival strategies and gain inspiration for choosing and caring for resilient plants.
 

About the presenter:

As NMSU's Extension Urban Horticulture Specialist, Marisa Thompson (pronounced “mah-REE-sah”) connects people with plants through the “Ready, Set, GROW!” webinar series, the “Southwest Yard & Garden" column, and field research conducted with the help of enthusiastic volunteers. Her research and Extension efforts encompass mulches, shaded tomatoes, wildlife habitat, fruit trees, and landscaping with native plants. Before becoming a Master Gardener in 2008, Marisa paired plants with people at nurseries in Albuquerque. At NMSU, she studied pecan orchard floor management for her M.S. in Horticulture and studied pecan flowering mechanisms for her Ph.D. In Plant & Environmental Sciences.

Admission: Free

Photos courtesy of Marisa Thompson