Virtual Class
Break up with Your Lawn: the Basics to Create a Thriving Landscape
Join us for our live (but to be recorded) webinar at noon on May 29th on how to break up with your lawn. Learn from two renowned landscape designers in Cheryl Buckwalter and Martin Carrion van Rijn on how to transform your thirsty grass lawn to a beautiful and water wise landscape, and learn about... Read more »
Zoom Webinar: Water Efficient Organic Edible Gardening
Learn how to reduce water needs for seasonal vegetable gardening by learning how to grow vegetable to harvest all summer long. This class will also cover how to incorporate organic maintenance techniques, including how to use compost and cover crops. Registration Closes Mon Jun 1, 12:00 pm
Webinar ReScape Design Qualification Training
The Design Qualification Training is offered as a 3-day course and provides design professionals with: Understanding of ReScape’s ecologically based, whole systems approach to the design and construction of public and private landscapes Technical information for meeting local and state landscape ordinances and policies Information about habitat restoration, local plant communities, and the benefits of... Read more »
Zoom Webinar: Family Workshop: Attracting Good Bugs to Your Garden
Lecture and Mini Hands-On Workshop: Did you know that 90% of the bugs in our gardens are actually good bugs eating bad bugs? Let’s learn about these most wanted allies and how to invite them to stay. Suzanne Bontempo, a 20+ year horticulture specialist, will discuss how to identify the bugs in your garden, how to... Read more »
WaterSmart Basics: Groundwork for Creating Your Green Plan
Using an actual landscape project that’s designed based on River-Friendly principles, we’ll step through the building blocks for creating your own Green Plan. Learn how to assess existing conditions: Soil, irrigation, slopes, water from roofs/surfaces, sun exposure, and plants because all parts of your landscape work together. Methods for how to measure your yard, consider... Read more »
WaterSmart Basics: Putting Your Green Plan Together
This webinar will take you through the process of creating a landscape plan using site information and a base plan for an actual landscape project. You’ll also learn how to make design decisions for irrigating efficiently, grouping and placing plants for optimum health, keeping water on your property by shaping the soil, and turning challenges... Read more »
Zoom Webinar: Natural Pest Deterrent
This class will be an in-depth look at the alternatives to using pesticides. We will examine the insects you will see in your garden and ask the question “To spray or not to spray?’’ Sometimes you cause more harm by spraying. Find out how to grow more veggies and care for your ornamental plants with... Read more »
Basic Drip Irrigation Webinar
Everything you need to know about drip irrigation so your landscape can be healthy, beautiful and water-wise! Drip irrigation is a great way to save water and improve your landscaping. Get the facts on drip irrigation equipment and installation in our free webinar taught by Water Efficiency experts. Discover how easy it is to install... Read more »
Virtual Harvest Day 2020!
Fair Oaks Horticulture Center 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA, United StatesA Gardener's Dream Day! Join us this year for the first ever Virtual Harvest Day! You'll get: Videos from our Speakers. Videos from Master Gardeners. Live Questions and Answers. And more! Participate in the live Q&A on August 1st 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Building Resilient Gardens - Karrie Reid, Environmental Horticulture Advisor UCCE San Joaquin County... Read more »
Free Irrigation 101: System Fundamentals Webinar
Not everyone is familiar with how irrigation systems work or how to maintain and repair them. If we just described you, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Irrigation 101! During the long, hot summer days, your landscape may need some extra tender loving care to stay healthy and thrive. We can help you... Read more »