Gardening with California Desert Tortoises, a Walk and Talk with Katherine Pakradouni

Captive desert tortoises need lifelong care and special attention, housing and food. This outdoor presentation reveals how to keep your tortoise healthy and happy. Native and non-native forage sources are covered, as well as the importance of water and mimicking natural conditions and seasonal rhythms.

Katherine Pakradouni is a former TPF nursery sales associate and is currently working as the propagation specialist for Grown in LA. She has cared for CA desert tortoises for more than 20 years.