Learn how to build a wooden raised bed and drip system for growing delicious vegetables and get our advice on soils, irrigation, and more! Participants will learn: -Best materials and methods for building raised beds -Soils for raised beds -Irrigation equipment and techniques for raised beds -The best vegetable selections for raised beds -Vegetable seeding […]

Thinking about putting in a beautiful and waterwise landscape at home? Join us to learn about the process and rebates to help make it happen ( Previously called Landscape Transformation Basics) Whether you are starting with a lawn, a “lawn,” dirt, or a patch of weeds, in this workshop we will teach you the basics […]

Join us for a walk through our demonstration garden looking at the key principles of garden design Join us for a walk through our demonstration garden looking at the key principles of garden design including choosing the right plant for the right place, layering and building visual depth with plantings, aesthetic aspects of planting design, […]

Join us for a guided tour of our waterwise demonstration garden to explore a variety of beautiful, low-water or California native optionsJoin us for a guided tour of our waterwise demonstration garden to explore a variety of beautiful, low-water or California native options for your own landscape. Learn directly from the staff who choose and […]

Join us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn about top waterwise plants you can use to attract butterflies and songbirdsJoin us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn about top waterwise (and beautiful) plants you can use to bring butterflies and songbirds to your yard!We will […]

Learn the most important spring activities to care for you waterwise or California native garden and keep it looking its best!Join us in the Waterwise Community Center’s beautiful public garden for a discussion and demonstration of the most important spring seasonal activities to care for your waterwise or California native garden. Keeping your garden healthy […]

Join us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn how to use waterwise plants to support native bees and other pollinators!Join us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn how to use colorful waterwise and California native plants plus other habitat features to support native bees and […]

Thinking about putting in a beautiful and waterwise landscape at home? Join us to learn about the process and rebates to help make it happen(Previously called Landscape Transformation Basics)Whether you are starting with a lawn, a “lawn,” dirt, or a patch of weeds, in this workshop we will teach you the basics you need to […]

Efficiently water your fruit trees and home-grown veggies to save water, increase plant health, and enjoy a delicious harvest.Proper watering of fruit trees and edible plants is often little understood but extremely important to optimize your yields, maximize flavor, and protect your financial investment in plants, seeds, and supplies.Participants will learn:-How to build two approaches […]

Drip irrigation is a great way to help make your landscape water efficient, but where do you start?Drip irrigation is a great way to help make your landscape water efficient, but where do you start? This workshop will provide the principles and know-how to help you succeed with drip irrigation.This in-person workshop will cover:-Overview of […]