There are drought-tolerant plants and then there are the drought-tolerant superstars. Join Dan Jaffe on Tuesday, September 5 at 6 pm to explore landscaping techniques for drought-proofing your garden. Learn which plants managed best during the worst drought on record—from bee balms for dry, sandy sites to the toughest black-eyed Susans.

This class is part of our Urban Gardening Series a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by New England Wild Flower Society in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA). Photo from www.todayshomeowner.com.