Hello, I'm Marianne Simon
About Me
Full Name
Marianne Simon
Phone Number
3103863390
Job Title
Instructor
Bio
Marianne was born to a family of artists and has spent her life exploring creativity in its many facets. In 1999 she discovered the world of landscaping and a new way of expressing herself. With a degree in landscape architecture, she joined G3, Green Gardens Group managing 'groundbreaking' programs, teaching and spreading the word about watershed-wise landscaping, and doing all she can to shift the pendulum back towards a healthy planet.
As current CEO of Watershed Wise, LLC, G3’s sister company, she produces and manages the on-demand content.
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Completed Courses
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Total Students
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Total Courses
Courses Taken
Free
Intermediate
Trees, Growing an Urban Forest
This class explores the critical role trees play in creating …
Free
Trees, Growing an Urban Forest
What you'll learn
• Role of trees in the health of the urban community
• How trees communicate and collaborate in the landscape
• Tips for proper planting and maintaining the urban forest
• Irrigation strategies for efficiently watering trees
Free
Intermediate
Total Irrigation Run Time (SoCal Gas Landscape Series)
This session progresses from determining Plant Water Requirements, Plant Available …
Free
Total Irrigation Run Time (SoCal Gas Landscape Series)
What you'll learn
Plant Water Requirements, Plant Available Water, and Precipitation Rates
Distribution Uniformity of irrigation systems
Establishing an irrigation schedule
Managing the irrigation controller to adjust to real conditions on the ground and in a drought
Free
Intermediate
Conventional Gardens: the Unconventional Watershed Wise Landscape
Sponsored by SoCalGas, this webinar focuses on how we can …
Free
Conventional Gardens: the Unconventional Watershed Wise Landscape
What you'll learn
Using key management practices to improve and maintain the health of a landscape
Caring for traditional ornamental plants such as roses, boxwood, camellias
Creating a more drought tolerant polyculture lawn
Managing limited irrigation as efficiently as possible
Protecting trees and shrubs in times of drought
Free
Intermediate
Rainwater Harvesting – An Advanced Discussion
During California’s 2022-23 rainy season, it received 73 trillion gallons …
Free
Rainwater Harvesting – An Advanced Discussion
What you'll learn
Review of passive rainwater capture in soil
Considerations for grading properly in urban areas
Hillside rain capture
Working with cisterns
Free
Intermediate
After the Fires, Reviving a Landscape – SoCalGas
Once the fires are out and the rubble cleared away, …
Free
After the Fires, Reviving a Landscape – SoCalGas
What you'll learn
Why ‘wildland urban interface’ fires have become more urban
What happens to the land after a conflagration
Rebuilding a more fire-resistant landscape: commercial and residential
The importance of maintaining a good soil moisture balance
Taking budget into consideration
Free
Beginner
Outdoor Leak Detection _ California American Water
Detecting outdoor leaks early can save you time, money, and …
Free
Outdoor Leak Detection _ California American Water
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
Free
Beginner
Gardening for Kids and Pets – California American Water
Gardens are meant to be enjoyed by all members of …
Free
Gardening for Kids and Pets – California American Water
What you'll learn
What makes a garden truly ‘kid friendly’
Developing fun, stimulating gardens beyond turfgrass lawns
Landscaping with safety of both kids and pets in mind
Managing animal waste
Integrating child and pet areas into the rest of the landscape
Free
Beginner
Landscape Transformation on a Budget_California American Water
Whether you’re looking to transform your yard completely or eager …
Free
Landscape Transformation on a Budget_California American Water
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
Free
Beginner
Eat Your Garden – California American Water
Discover the pleasure and satisfaction of growing your own nutritious …
Free
Eat Your Garden – California American Water
What you'll learn
Tips to growing flavorful, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables
Successfully irrigating fruits and vegetables
Integrating edibles in the landscape
Growing vegetables in planters
Planning for edibles all year round
Free
Beginner
Landscape Myth Busters – California American Water
With so much information available, it can sometimes be difficult …
Free
Landscape Myth Busters – California American Water
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
Free
Beginner
Beautiful Gardens on Minimal Water – California American Water
Learn practical strategies to help your garden thrive in drought …
Free
Beautiful Gardens on Minimal Water – California American Water
What you'll learn
Supporting gardens through key management practices
Converting lawns to organically maintained polycultures
Managing limited irrigation as efficiently as possible
Protecting your trees when the water gets dialed back
Removing and replacing turf with watershed wise landscapes
Free
All Levels
Wild Wonderful World of Succulents – California American Water
Discover how to design, grow, and care for succulents—colorful, drought-tolerant …
Free
Wild Wonderful World of Succulents – California American Water
What you'll learn
Where and how to use succulents in the landscape
Integrating succulents into a garden of non-succulent plants
Soil and watering requirements
Propagating / dividing succulents
Care and maintenance of a succulent garden
Free
Beginner
Bugs? Ugh! Managing Weeds and Pests
Learn how to tackle pests and weeds without harmful chemicals. …
Free
Bugs? Ugh! Managing Weeds and Pests
What you'll learn
• Discover principles of integrated pest management (IPM)
• Develop strategies to prevent pest problems, highlighting mosquitoes
• Manage weeds and regrowth without chemicals
• Review non-toxic solutions for pest control
Free
Beginner
Drip Irrigation Fundamentals _ Monterey
Poor irrigation practices are the number one reason plants fail. …
Free
Drip Irrigation Fundamentals _ Monterey
What you'll learn
Understanding Soil Moisture Balance
Key components of a properly installed drip system
Typical problems with drip and how to avoid them
Schedule your irrigation timer to work with the drip system
Developing a successful maintenance practice
Free
Beginner
Gardens for Birds, Bees and Other Pollinators
Join pollinator expert, Frederique Lavoipierre for an engaging exploration into the …
Free
Gardens for Birds, Bees and Other Pollinators
What you'll learn
Key elements to creating a pollinator and bird oasis
Pollinators and the plants that attract them
Role of native plants in supporting wildlife
Factors that threaten pollinator and bird health
Free
Beginner
Change Your Landscape Without Breaking the Bank – Monterey
Whether you’re looking to transform your yard completely or eager …
Free
Change Your Landscape Without Breaking the Bank – Monterey
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
Free
All Levels
Quick and Dirty Landscape Tips: Whistling Emitters
Welcome to Quick and Dirty, a series of short landscape …
Free
Quick and Dirty Landscape Tips: Whistling Emitters
What you'll learn
Find out why your drip emitters whistle
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
Free
Beginner
Take Back the Turf Update – Lunch and Learn
Join us for the second update on Take Back the …
Free
Take Back the Turf Update – Lunch and Learn
What you'll learn
Update on 5 Acres in PHASE ONE - Littleton, CO, San Juan Capistrano, CA and San Diego, CA
Insights from the second "animal impact" event held in Littleton
Review Pilot Program PHASE TWO application process - where things stand
Live Q&A Session
Free
Beginner
Climate Ready Landscape Academy – Lunch and Learn
Creating Watershed Wise landscapes, large or small, is one of …
Free
Climate Ready Landscape Academy – Lunch and Learn
What you'll learn
Why the G3 Landscape Academy was created
How the program helps water providers shift their customers into action
Outlines the six classes included in the Academy
Discusses the opportunity for professionals to become Certified Watershed Wise Landscape Professionals
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
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
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. …
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
Free
Beginner
Compost: Building the Soil Sponge
To gardeners everywhere, compost is known as black gold, essential …
Free
Compost: Building the Soil Sponge
What you'll learn
1. The ‘soil party’ and the relationship between plants and soil
2. Different types of compost and how to make it
3. Sheet composting after turf removal
4. Alternative soil amendments
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
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Beginner
Hugelkultur and Beyond
You may not be familiar with the word, Hugelkultur, but …
$10.00$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
-67%
Intermediate
Create Abundant Gardens With Graywater
Graywater is “lightly used” domestic wastewater generated in households or …
$10.00$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
Free
Intermediate
From the Ground Up! Summit
The From the Ground Up! Soil and Water Resiliency for …
Free
From the Ground Up! Summit
What you'll learn
How enlightened policy centered on healthy living soil and keeping in mind the impacts on future generations can support the implementation of nature-based solutions to create climate-resilient landscapes, enhance biodiversity, reverse aridification, mitigate flooding and erosion, and restore water cycles in urban environments.
Free
Beginner
Protecting the Trees – Santa Margarita WD
Did you miss the workshop? You can watch it here …
Free
Protecting the Trees – Santa Margarita WD
What you'll learn
The importance of trees in the landscape
How to prioritize trees on your property
How to plant and care for trees
3-ways to adapt your irrigation system to keep trees watered
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All Levels
Programming Your Irrigation Timer
Learn the basics of working with irrigation timers, both manual …
$10.00$15.00
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
Free
Beginner
Watershed Wise Landscaping
Watershed Wise Landscaping: This FREE webinar is the first in …
Free
Watershed Wise Landscaping
What you'll learn
Build healthy living soil that acts like a sponge
Contour your landscape to capture as much rainwater as possible in the soil
Select local climate-appropriate / native plants
Use highly efficient irrigation to provide supplemental water when needed
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.
Free
Intermediate
The New Commercial Landscape
Sponsored by Valley Water, “The New Commercial Landscape” is a …
Free
The New Commercial Landscape
What you'll learn
Challenges associated with irrigating and managing typical non-functional turf areas in CII landscapes
Importance of polycultures and plant family diversity to overall community health
Selecting plants for greater resiliency and soil health
Step-by-step process to accomplishing a naturalistic planting design
Maximizing rainwater capture
Strategically investing in turf replacement projects
Free
Beginner
Designing for Dry Shade and Other Challenging Landscape Situations
Designing beautiful and resilient gardens can be a challenge . …
Free
Designing for Dry Shade and Other Challenging Landscape Situations
What you'll learn
Creating your own cool retreat, shade opportunities
Bringing in color and interest, with or without blooms
What to know when working under/near trees
Landscaping on hillsides
Considerations for fire vulnerable zones
Irrigation recommendations
Beginner
Roses and Daffodils – Reviving a Traditional Landscape
Learn how to care for established traditional gardens, protect mature …
$10.00
Free
Beginner
Protected: Outdoor Leak Detection, Mandarin – Walnut Valley
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Free
Protected: Outdoor Leak Detection, Mandarin – Walnut Valley
What you'll learn
检测是否有泄漏的线索。
追踪泄漏源。
采取预防措施以避免潜在泄漏。
何时自行处理或聘请专业人员。
Free
Beginner
Protected: Outdoor Leak Detection, Spanish – Walnut Valley
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. …
Free
Protected: Outdoor Leak Detection, Spanish – Walnut Valley
What you'll learn
Pistas para detectar si tiene una fuga.
Localizar el origen de la fuga.
Medidas preventivas para evitar posibles fugas.
Cuándo hacerlo usted mismo o llamar a un profesional.
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
-70%
All Levels
Watershed Wise Landscape Professional Certification
G3’s US EPA WaterSense recognized Watershed Wise Landscape Professional Certification …
$149.99$499.00
Watershed Wise Landscape Professional Certification
What you'll learn
Conduct a Landscape Water Audit and Site Evaluation
Design Projects within Water Budgets using Plant Factors
Use Soil Food Web Principles to Remove Lawn without chemicals and Build Living Soil
Size and Site a Rain Garden that holds on to First Flush
Calculate Irrigation Run Times and Precipitation Rates to Eliminate Dry-weather Runoff
Select Highly Efficient New Techniques and Technologies to improve water use efficiency
