All Monterey Peninsula Courses
Intermediate
Conventional Gardens: the Unconventional Watershed Wise Landscape – Monterey
Sponsored by Monterey Penninsula Water District, this webinar focuses on …
Free
Conventional Gardens: the Unconventional Watershed Wise Landscape – Monterey
What you'll learn
Using key management practices to improve and maintain the health of a landscape
Caring for traditional ornamental plants such as roses, boxwood, camellias
Creating a more drought tolerant polyculture lawn
Managing limited irrigation as efficiently as possible
Protecting trees and shrubs in times of drought
Beginner
Change Your Landscape Without Breaking the Bank – Monterey
Whether you’re looking to transform your yard completely or eager …
Free
Change Your Landscape Without Breaking the Bank – Monterey
What you'll learn
Understand the key elements of a garden
Determine which elements to prioritize on a limited budget
Evaluate if involving a professional is right for you
How to get creative with materials and techniques
Come up with a framework for planning your garden transformations
Beginner
Gardens for Birds, Bees and Other Pollinators
Join pollinator expert, Frederique Lavoipierre for an engaging exploration into the …
Free
Gardens for Birds, Bees and Other Pollinators
What you'll learn
Key elements to creating a pollinator and bird oasis
Pollinators and the plants that attract them
Role of native plants in supporting wildlife
Factors that threaten pollinator and bird health
Beginner
Bugs? Ugh! Managing Weeds and Pests
Learn how to tackle pests and weeds without harmful chemicals. …
Free
Bugs? Ugh! Managing Weeds and Pests
What you'll learn
• Discover principles of integrated pest management (IPM)
• Develop strategies to prevent pest problems, highlighting mosquitoes
• Manage weeds and regrowth without chemicals
• Review non-toxic solutions for pest control
All Levels
Permeable Everywhere
Discover creative ways to make your landscape more beautiful and …
Free
Permeable Everywhere
What you'll learn
1. Opportunities for permeability everywhere
2. Walkable groundcovers
3. Pathways using gravel or decomposed granite
4. Working with flagstone
5. Installing brick and concrete pavers
6. Grading hardscape to capture rain
Beginner
Eat Your Garden – Monterey
Given rising food costs and declining nutritional value in store-bought …
Free
Eat Your Garden – Monterey
What you'll learn
Tips to growing flavorful, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables
Successfully irrigating fruits and vegetables
Integrating edibles in the landscape
Growing vegetables in planters
Planning for edibles all year round
All Levels
Landscape Myth Busters – Monterey
With so much information available, it can sometimes be difficult …
Free
Landscape Myth Busters – Monterey
What you'll learn
What plants really need to thrive
How to save money and time working with natural systems
Sometimes, it’s not as simple as “the experts” say it is
Not all irrigation is created equal
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