All Monterey Peninsula Courses
Free
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
Free
All Levels
Small Space Gardens – Monterey
“Small Space Gardens ,” hosted by California American Water, Monterey …
Free
Small Space Gardens – Monterey
What you'll learn
Above ground or in-ground, in a garden or on a patio, working with small areas can be a challenge and an opportunity. Want success? Learn more about:
1. Choosing when planter beds are your best choice
2. Working with outdoor patio spaces
3. Creating the right soil set-up
4. Manage the irrigation, minimize the plant loss
Free
All Levels
Renter’s Garden: A Portable Oasis – Monterey
“Renter’s Garden: A Portable Oasis,” webinar hosted by California American …
Free
Renter’s Garden: A Portable Oasis – Monterey
What you'll learn
1. Achieve maximum beauty and yield with minimum footprint
2. Grow anything on concrete with “portable” planters
3. Think upwards with “no-damage” trellises and mounting systems
4. Tap into curb appeal with landlord-friendly aesthetics
Free
All Levels
Wonderful World of Succulents – Monterey
“Wonderful World of Succulents” webinar hosted by California American Water …
Free
Wonderful World of Succulents – Monterey
What you'll learn
Discover how to design, grow, and care for succulents—colorful, drought-tolerant plants that bring beauty and resilience to any garden. In this webinar you'll learn the essentials of soil and watering, how to propagate and divide your plants, and the best practices for long-term care and maintenance. Perfect for anyone looking to create a vibrant, water-wise landscape.
Free
Beginner
Nonna & Abuelita’s Garden – Monterey
“Nonna and Abuelita’s Garden,” webinar hosted by California American Water …
Free
Nonna & Abuelita’s Garden – Monterey
What you'll learn
1. Welcome to the matriarch’s solar or “pantry garden”
2. Explore the transition from soil-to-sauce through the seasons as we grow food for the table
3. Utilize grandmother’s zero-waste sensibility
4. Preserve tradition and taste in hearts, minds, and (of course) jars
Free
Intermediate
Outdoor Leaks Waste Money – Find and Fix ‘Em – Monterey
Outdoor Leaks Waste Money – Find and Fix ‘Em webinar …
Free
Outdoor Leaks Waste Money – Find and Fix ‘Em – Monterey
What you'll learn
Leaks waste water and cost money, you will learn:
How to detect IF you have a leak
Tracking down the source of the leak
Preventive measures to avoid potential leaks
DIY or bring in a pro?
Free
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
Free
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
