Free
Beginner
CRLA: Select Climate Ready Plants Like a Pro – Rancho Water
Choosing the plants for our landscape is not just about …
Free
CRLA: Select Climate Ready Plants Like a Pro – Rancho Water
What you'll learn
Understand how plants adapt to their climates through the help of the soil microbiome
Begin to see plants as part of a greater ecosystem, filled with diversity and delight
Select the trees that become the cornerstone to your resilient landscape
Appreciate the benefits (and challenges) of working with local native plants
Start inviting native beneficial insects, birds, and other fauna through diverse plant selection
Develop your inner “green thumb,” no previous experience required
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
Beginner
Small Space Gardens – California American Water
“Small Space Gardens,” hosted by California American Water. Above ground …
Free
Small Space Gardens – California American Water
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
Intermediate
SoCal Gas Pro Series – AB 1572: Tools for Converting Commercial Properties
“AB 1572: Tools for Converting Commercial Properties,” hosted by Southern …
Free
SoCal Gas Pro Series – AB 1572: Tools for Converting Commercial Properties
What you'll learn
How to identify Functional vs Nonfunctional turf in CII and HOA settings
Different strategies for different sites – alternatives to “deadscapes”
Pricing framework for CII turf conversions
Examples of successful conversions on different types of landscapes – schools, HOAs, commercial, etc.
Opportunities within the exemptions
How to maintain the landscape for long-term resilience
Free
Intermediate
SoCal Gas Pro Series – Fire-Ready Landscapes: What We are Doing Now
“Fire-Ready Landscapes: What We are Doing Now,” hosted by Southern …
Free
SoCal Gas Pro Series – Fire-Ready Landscapes: What We are Doing Now
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
Free
Beginner
Find and Fix Outdoor Leaks – Valley Water
Find and Fix Outdoor Leaks workshop hosted by Santa Clara …
Free
Find and Fix Outdoor Leaks – Valley Water
What you'll learn
How to detect IF you have a leak
Tracking down the source of the leak
Preventive measures to avoid potential leaks
Whether to do DIY or when to bring in a professional
Free
Intermediate
Resilent Landscapes: Defensible Space Meets Urban Cooling
Sponsored by Valley Water, full video from the February 26, …
Free
Resilent Landscapes: Defensible Space Meets Urban Cooling
What you'll learn
Challenges associated with managing defensible space in your landscape
Techniques for urban cooling
Free
Beginner
CRLA: How Much Water Does a Garden Need? – EMWD
The number one reason gardens struggle is due to poor …
Free
CRLA: How Much Water Does a Garden Need? – EMWD
What you'll learn
Understand how irrigation works to replace soil moisture removed by plants
Properly design and install a drip irrigation system to water your landscape
Prevent runoff, overspray, and water waste when running the irrigation system
Troubleshoot common outdoor leak issues
60 Min. webinar or in-person workshop
