Maintaining Native Gardens and Leak Detection Class in Palo Alto - FREE!

Interested in learning how to maintain your native garden?  How about learning about how to detect leaks in your irrigation system - and how to fix the problem.  This workshop is for you!

Instructor Sherri Osaka will teach you abouthow maintenance of water-conserving landscapes differs from that of traditional landscapes. Lecture topics will include the care and maintenance of native and drought-tolerant plants, soil, and irrigation devices. The lecture will also include a brief discussion on detecting irrigation system issues such as possible leaks and clogs as well as how to clear simple clogs and fix easy leaks.

Sat Sep 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Open to the Public
Registration Closes Sat Sep 30, 8:45 am - Sign up today!!

Rinconada Library [Embarcadero Room] 1213 Newell Road Palo Alto, CA 94303

Lawn Removal and Native Garden Installation Seminar on Saturday, October 7th

In this half-day seminar, receive practical advice from an experienced landscaper, and view step-by-step pictures on simple ways to change your lawn into a lovely and low maintenance native garden. Learn a few important design principles, see before and after pictures, and receive a select list of go-to native plants for sun or shade. Sheet mulching will be demonstrated, along with instruction on improving soil and plant health. A power-packedpresentation!

Horticulturist Deva Luna has been removing lawns for a decade, working for the Sustainable Landscape and Design firm, EarthCare Landscaping. She is a Bay-Friendly Certified Design Professional as well as a Greywater Installer and lives on the East Side with a huge garden and 75 chickens!

Plus: Book Sale • Refreshments • Freeparking

Saturday, October 7th, 8:30am-12:30pm

Evergreen Valley College, Sequoia Lecture Hall 3095 Yerba Buena Road, San Jose

Registerat: http://www.cnps-scv.org

Interested in Landscaping Classes? Check these out!

Interested in learning more about how to compost?  How about the correct pruning techniques for your native plants?  We have you covered!  Take a look at the classes and workshops we have listed here:  https://www.southbaygreengardens.org/events-1/  

Free Drip Irrigation Check-Ups! →

The Santa Clara Valley Water District is offering a new program: Free Irrigation Check-ups!  This new program, called the Water Wise Outdoor Survey Program, is available for home owners in Santa Clara County.  

For more information, click here.