All Levels
Programming Your Irrigation Timer
Learn the basics of working with irrigation timers, both manual …
$10.00
Programming Your Irrigation Timer
What you'll learn
Understand irrigation’s role in maintaining a soil moisture balance
Outline the purpose and potential of a weather-based "smart" controller
Reviewing basic terminology and programming principles
Identify special functions, e.g., cycle & soak and seasonal percentage changes
Troubleshoot typical issues
-50%
Intermediate
Create Abundant Gardens With Graywater
Graywater is “lightly used” domestic wastewater generated in households or …
$15.00$30.00
Create Abundant Gardens With Graywater
What you'll learn
Introduction to the various elements of simple graywater systems
Considerations in deciding whether graywater is an appropriate water source in your landscape
Siting and sizing mulch basins
Design and implement a laundry-to-landscape system
Special considerations for plants irrigated with graywater
Maintenance and troubleshooting
-40%
Beginner
Hugelkultur and Beyond
You may not be familiar with the word, Hugelkultur, but …
$15.00$25.00
Hugelkultur and Beyond
What you'll learn
What is Hugelkultur and why consider it
Criteria and considerations in determining whether hugelkultur makes sense for your landscape
Siting and sizing hugels
How to build a hugel
Lessons learned
Featured
Beginner
Containers and Planters in the Garden
For those who have small spaces or want to add …
$10.00
Containers and Planters in the Garden
What you'll learn
• Determine when and why to use planters in the landscape
• Identify soil options for planters and containers
• Manage irrigation and drainage issues
• Discover unique and fun ways to use containers
• Learn about the ‘thrillers, fillers and spillers’ you can plant in your containers
Herbs: Beyond Basil
What you'll learn
How to design with herbs in the landscape
Key principles for creating a thriving herb garden
How to grow and propagate your own herbs
How to use and prepare herbs beyond cooking with them
Beginner
Landscape Transformation on a Budget
Whether you’re looking to transform your yard completely or eager …
$10.00
Landscape Transformation on a Budget
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
Intermediate
Resilient Alternatives to Non-Functional Commercial Turf
As water conservation becomes a greater issue across the country, …
$10.00
Resilient Alternatives to Non-Functional Commercial Turf
What you'll learn
• Importance of polycultures and diversity
• Selecting plants for greater resiliency and soil health
• Step-by-step process to accomplishing the transition
• Opportunities for rainwater capture
• Managing with limited irrigation
Intermediate
Firescaping: Reducing the Vulnerability (Professionals)
In a time of increased climate whiplash, we have seen …
$15.00
Firescaping: Reducing the Vulnerability (Professionals)
What you'll learn
History and background of fire in urban/wildland interface areas
Determine key points of a property’s vulnerability
Understand the importance of maintaining a good soil moisture balance
Review landscape maintenance practices for protection
Plan a fire-resistant residence/landscape interface
Design a fire-resistant landscape using the Watershed Approach
Understand the additional complexities of hillside fires
Select a plant palette that minimizes the spread of fire
Additional discussion about landscape mulches and fire
