Sustainable Landscape Workshops

Thinking about reducing your water use? Don't know how or when to start?

Join this new series of workshops designed to lead you down the path to a more sustainable garden.

Workshops cover a range of topics to inform you and help you choose the right plants for your landscape. Whether you want to convert a portion of your old landscape or revamp your entire garden, these workshops will help you understand the fundamentals of a successful landscape: soil, light conditions, irrigation, weed and pest management, which native plant combinations are best for your garden, mulches and proper maintenance. Enroll in all five for a discount series price or choose workshops individually based on your needs.

Instructor: Frank Simpson, landscape architect. With over 25 years’ experience in the landscape profession as a project manager, consultant, writer and educator, Simpson’s background, enthusiasm and commitment to sustainable landscape design make him an ideal, enjoyable instructor.

Special offer! Put your knowledge into action.

All Sustainable Landscape participants receive 10 percent off at Grow Native Nursery (in addition to standard RSABG membership discount) Read more about Grow Native Nursery.

Workshops are limited to 20 participants. Register online or call (909) 625-8767 ext 224.

 

Series fee: members $100, public $130

Register for the series (all five workshops) here

 

Individual workshops fee: members $25, public $32.

Soils, Water and Light Sunday, March 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Get started with an understanding of landscape essentials.


Where do you go from here? Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Register here
Assessing what you have and how to make changes to irrigation, existing plants and features.


Landscape Design Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Register here
Learn the keys to good plant selection and pick the proper materials to get your garden growing right.


Getting Dirty Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Register here
Learn through hands-on planting, irrigation and mulching demonstrations.


Maintenance Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Register here
Learn the importance of proper landscape maintenance. Class includes weed and pest management, pruning and adjusting irrigation.