A three-hour workshop for homeowners, led by EcoLandscape California's irrigation experts and landscape designers. This workshop addresses selecting, grouping, and spacing climate-appropriate plants; plant water-use requirements; emitter placement for plant establishment and maturity; converting/upgrading irrigation systems, including converting traditional pop-up sprinklers to rotary and precision nozzles, converting spray systems to low volume drip; system components; using tools for irrigation scheduling and resources. Check out... Read more »

Fall/Winter Drought Preparedness Event On Friday, October 9, 2015, the Carmichael Water District will hold a fall/winter drought preparedness event in the parking lot at the District office. The goal of the event is to bring awareness of the continuing drought and the need to reduce water use even during the cooler months ahead. Staff... Read more »

A three-hour workshop for homeowners, led by EcoLandscape California’s landscape designers, Green Gardener instructors and landscape contractor. This workshop presents a variety of methods to effectively remove turf (lawn); planning an efficient irrigation system; converting to low-volume drip irrigation; improving soil health and using compost and mulch; selecting, grouping, and spacing climate-appropriate plants; emitter placement for plant establishment and maturity; irrigation resources and tools.... Read more »

Sacramento Master Gardeners are hosting this informative workshop.  Do you have a small yard or limited space?  Have you considered container gardening?  Join the UCCE Master Gardeners as they provide information on growing beautiful and edible gardens in containers.  Learn how containers can expand the size of your garden and get tips on how to... Read more »