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
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
Free
Beginner
Protected: Outdoor Leak Detection, English – Walnut Valley
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Free
Protected: Outdoor Leak Detection, English – Walnut Valley
What you'll learn
Clues to detecting IF you have a leak
Tracking down the source of the leak
Preventive measures to avoid potential leaks
When to do it yourself or bring in a professional
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
Free
Intermediate
Take Back the Turf – 100 Acre Challenge
“Take back the Turf” is a landscape transformation strategy aimed …
Free
Take Back the Turf – 100 Acre Challenge
What you'll learn
Details of the "Take Back" the Turf 100 Acre Challenge
Objectives of the pilot
Potential site characteristics necessary for consideration in the pilot
Data and testing being collected as part of the study
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
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
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
