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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
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
