Learn how to plan your garden space and prepare, plant and care for an abundant, thriving spring garden. This class is for new gardeners or for gardeners who are new to the region.
This class is cancelled due to low enrollment. We apologize for the inconvenience. Check out Introduction to Permaculture which is scheduled for Saturday, November 10 from 12-3 pm. Topics will include growing native plants. The better connections we have with the environment, the easier it becomes to sustain it. Using native plants for food and materials brings the connection we have with the environment to the forefront. Learn how to analyze plants for human use and how to collect them in a sustainable way.
Imagine the joy and ease of harvesting fresh herbs and succulent greens from your backyard or balcony to prepare your daily meals. In this class you will learn how to determine the best location for your kitchen garden and get resources to start growing or refine your current garden to maximize satisfaction in the kitchen.
Healthy soil is the foundation of a bountiful garden. In this hands-on class, we will assess which nutrients and amendments healthy soils need and find resourceful ways to create flourishing crops for your home garden or family farm.
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment and will be rescheduled in the upcoming fall quarter.
The better connections we have with the environment, the easier it becomes to sustain it. Using native plants for food and materials brings the connection we have with the environment to the forefront. Learn how to analyze plants for human use and how to collect them in a sustainable way.
Mature trees increase the quality of life for everyone by providing environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits to our community. Join Rancho Cordova City Arborist Lori Murphy as she presents important ways to care for mature trees by watering, pruning, and inspecting regularly for pests, diseases, and other stress factors. This workshop is free. Preregistration required.
Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient methods of watering, and in this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basic concepts of drip irrigation, the basic tools you need for your system at home, and you’ll gain experience putting it all together.
Native Plants can be the answer to your gardening dreams! Did you know that native plants can often support 10 to 50 times as many species of native wildlife as non-native? And that native plants have adapted over thousands of years to water availability and climate. Learn about native plants that grow along the American River Parkway and around Folsom Lake. Create a healthy habitat for yourself and critters using plants that benefit wildlife, use less water and little to no pesticides or herbicides. We will discuss and view slides of native plants in this region and then tour the Nursery and Demonstration Gardens.
This class will cover all the things you need to know about how to grow plants successfully on a window, on your front porch or balcony, and in a raised bed. Learn it all, from the right type of container to what vegetables do best and how to care for them in their containers.
