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
Beginner
Wild Harvest: Foraging Edible Foods Around You
Learn about the benefits of foraging, plant identification, and best …
$10.00
Wild Harvest: Foraging Edible Foods Around You
What you'll learn
The benefits of foraging
The do’s and don’ts of plant picking in the wild
How to identify some common plants to forage
How to find wild edible plants in your own back yard
Beginner
Landscape Myth Busters
With so much information available, it can sometimes be difficult …
$10.00
Landscape Myth Busters
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
Intermediate
Nature and Health: The People/Plant Connection (Professionals)
We have always known that nature has the power to …
$15.00
Nature and Health: The People/Plant Connection (Professionals)
What you'll learn
Humans are “programmed” for nature
How gardens are the connection to the global environment
Effects of nature on the physical environment
Links to social engagement and interaction
Benefits in managing stress and anxiety
Beginner
Roses and Daffodils – Reviving a Traditional Landscape
Learn how to care for established traditional gardens, protect mature …
$10.00
All Levels
How Much Water Does Your Garden Need?
Learn how to water your landscape effectively and efficiently in …
$10.00
How Much Water Does Your Garden Need?
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
Troubleshoot common outdoor leak issues
Intermediate
Outdoor Water Budgeting
This Course provides a practical overview of how to calculate …
$15.00
Outdoor Water Budgeting
What you'll learn
Understand Hydrozoning, Plant Water Requirements, and Landscape Water Requirements.
Re-imagine the landscape as we make Conservation a Way of Life.
Incorporate strategies such as very low water requirement planting palettes, changing from spray to drip irrigation, running sections of the landscape on rainwater alone, and creating permeable hardscape that doubles as water-catchment areas.
