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 […]

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 […]

We will cover everything you need to know about pruning for fruit trees and deciduous (lose their leaves in winter)shrubs in SoCal! Join us in the Waterwise Community Center's public garden in Montclair where we will demonstrate and explain the skills you need for successful pruning of fruit trees and winter deciduous waterwise and California […]

Join us in our demonstration garden, where we will explore how to select and plant the best waterwise plants for your space.Success with new landscape plantings requires choosing the right plants for your space, starting with high quality plants, and installing them correctly to get them off to a healthy start. These practices are often […]

When rain falls in Southern California, it is best if we can slow, spread, and sink it into our landscapes for our gardens and the region!When rain falls in Southern California, it is best if we can slow, spread, and sink it into our landscapes, for multiple benefits, both to our gardens and the region. […]

Learn about our top choices, what we love about each one, and how to choose what to plant where.Wondering what to plant? We will explore our top recommended plants for gardens and landscapes in southern California. These plants have it all! Beauty, color, habitat for birds or pollinators, and only need to be watered once […]

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 […]

Keep your garden healthy and looking great by learning what to do and when!Join us in the Waterwise Community Center’s beautiful public garden for a discussion and demonstration of the most important seasonal activities to care for your waterwise or California native garden. Keeping your garden healthy and looking great is not complicated, but relies […]

Learn how to properly install your new landscape and get your garden off to a healthy start!Choosing great plants and a great design are important, but that is only part of what you need to succeed with a landscape renovation. Equally important is preparing your site, installing everything properly, and caring for your plants correctly […]

En este taller tendrán información detallada sobre las plantas y consejos de cultivoAl cultivar plantas nativas, celebra el poder de apoyar la vida silvestre y salvar recursos preciosos para conectarnos más profundamente con nuestro entorno local. • En este taller tendrán información detallada sobre las plantas y consejos de cultivo • necesidades de agua y […]

Learn how to turn your California front or back yard into a sanctuary for songbirds, hummingbirds, pollinators, and butterflies.Songbirds, pollinators, hummingbirds, and butterflies - Oh My! Learn how you can use your yard and plant choices to provide habitat to fascinating and beautiful critters who need good homes in our neighborhoods.Covering principles of gardening for […]