Gardens & Exhibits

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	Meadow Exhibit The Garden's new meadow exhibit is an attractive alternative to turf.		Turf Exhibit Compare 7 different kinds of turf and their varying water requirements.
	Cactus and Succulent Garden The cactus and succulent garden showcases the stunning, year-round beauty of these plants.	Photo by GardenSoft.	White Garden A water-wise garden can be planted to showcase a single color of your choice – white, in this case!
	Container Garden Container gardening works for those who don’t have yards, or who’d like to add containers as an accent. Our garden has plenty of fanciful ways to do both.		Ground Cover Exhibit This exhibit showcases attractive ground cover and hardscape alternatives to turf.
Photo by Helix Water District.	Compost Exhibit Learn different ways to compost. Children will especially enjoy the worm composting exhibit!		Native Plant Garden California natives, in addition to being water-wise, can attract native wildlife and encourage a sense of place. Children will enjoy grinding acorns on the mano and metate.
	Vegetable Garden Growing your own food can be a part of any water-wise garden. Using techniques like raised beds and soaker hoses, you can grow most any vegetable.		Dorcas Utter Memorial Sensory Garden Scented geraniums and a peppermint tree are but two examples of water-wise plants that delight the senses. Enjoy this garden in honor of our docent trainer.
	Bird and Butterfly Garden This is a wonderful place to watch wildlife and to learn how to attract birds and butterflies.	Photo by Apple Hill Designs.	Gazebo The Garden’s “mini-oasis” is a cool spot for small weddings and other events.
Photo by GardenSoft.	Amphitheater A large venue for outdoor events, the amphitheater is planted with water-wise plants between each row. New shade sails and seating in 2010 will make this a delightful, all-season outdoor space.		Water-Wise Backyard Exhibit Would you rather use 24,000 gallons a year on a lawn, or 6,000 on a beautiful water-wise back yard? Check out this exhibit for ideas and inspiration.
	Children’s Discovery Trail This new exhibit for the very young features hidden animals, a sand box, and a potting shed.		Firewise Landscaping Exhibit The Garden's firewise exhibit demonstrates how you can make your home and landscape safer from devastating wildfires.
	Irrigation Exhibit This exhibit teaches the important principles of installing an irrigation system design and maintenance through a series of interesting, hands-on exhibits.

Open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by suggested donation.

The Water Conservation Garden • 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West • El Cajon California 92019
Tel: (619) 660-0614 • info@TheGarden.org