February 23 Water: Slow it, Sink it, Spread it, Save it
Whether El Nino or drought, learning how to capture and use water can transform your garden.
Participants will be able to: identify the most relevant water capture system(s) for their property (may include swales, dams, earthworks, ponds, greywater); use an A-frame to identify contour lines (for swales), and know how to implement the best system for their circumstances. Also, vermiculture! (which we didn't get to today on account of all there was to talk about soil!)
​Cost:$40. To register: www.eventbrite.com/e/grow-more-food-home-permaculture-series-tickets-52425057759. 

Here are photos from today's class, which focused on soil.  Marian took the class outside and taught everyone how to make the perfect compost! Here is a description of today's class:
Soil: Ground Zero for Garden & Planetary Health
Learn the definition and components of soil, and what it takes to best support your garden.
Participants will be able to: identify soil characteristics based on texture, structure and types of plants growing in it; know what turns soil into dirt; understand basic plant biology (and why never to buy petrochemically-based fertilizers again); compost and vermicompost; understand the importance of organic matter in soil.
                                                                                                                                       Photos by Alison Clary

At the Succulent Garden Club meeting today, Nathanael Miller of The Air Plant Hub, was the guest speaker. Guests learned everything there is to know about air plants! For instance, air plants absorb nutrients from their leaves, are not in the same family as succulents, and are native to Central America. If you'd like purchase or learn more air plants, contact Nathan and Meredith Miller at www.airplanthub@gmail.com.                                                                                         Photos by Alison Clary

Pleasant Hill Historical Society Quarterly Meeting
Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 pm
Hope to see you there! Refreshments will be served.

​February 16 - Soil: Ground Zero for Garden & Planetary Health
Learn the definition and components of soil, and what it takes to best support your garden.
Participants will be able to: identify soil characteristics based on texture, structure and types of plants growing in it; know what turns soil into dirt; understand basic plant biology (and why never to buy petrochemically-based fertilizers again); compost and vermicompost; understand the importance of organic matter in soil. Cost: $40 (cash or check at door). To pre-register or pay by credit card, click here: www.sustainablecoco.org.                                                 Photos by Alison Clary

Photos by Alison Clary

Back by popular demand! Superstar gardener Marian Woodard presents a very special opportunity to learn the most effective, most natural, deeply earth-centered gardening practices in this 6-week series. No matter what size your yard is, you’ll learn to be more self-sufficient, conserve water and energy, and build community with your fellow gardeners. Students will work on shaping and re-designing their own growing spaces throughout the class. You will see your yard in a whole new light! The workshops take place Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m,, February 2 to March 9. Please pre-register at www.sustainablecoco.org. $40/class or register for all six for $200 (save $40). Walk-ins welcome but only cash or check at the door. 
Purchase the discounted “Entire Series” ticket and save $40.

Register on www.sustainablecoco.org.

February 2 -- Permaculture: Partnering with Nature For a Better Garden
​Rodgers Ranch, 9:30am - 12pm. $40 per class or $200 for all six in series. 
​Pre-register at www.sustainablecoco.org. Walk-ins welcome but only cash or checks accepted at the door.
Learn how and why permaculture works. Redefine your definition and expectation of a garden. Learn how little effort is needed to work with nature for bountiful yields.
Participants will be able to: explain what permaculture is, understand why it addresses climate weirdness, define their ideal garden, and begin gathering information to design their space.
To see remaining 5 workshops in series, click on to www.sustainablecoco.org
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