|
This Saturday: March 2 -- Trees, Guilds & Food Forests, and Options for Applying Them 1. Learn how to identify which plants are needed, and then place plants so that they help each other grow for increased yield, soil health and less work for the gardener. 2. Learn how to build structures such as herb spirals, keyhole beds or mandala beds to incorporate guilds. Participants will be able to: identify 6 critical functions of trees and how to use them in the garden; what types of trees and plants to use for desired functions; what to plant around trees; how to build high-density planting structures. To register, click on this: www.sustainablecoco.org Photos from last week's class (courtesy of Denise Koroslev):  
0 Comments
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  Are you thinking about keeping bees? Or perhaps you just want to know more about these miraculous garden helpers and how to encourage them to visit your yard? Our expert from the Mt. Diablo Beekeepers’ Association, teaches us about bee biology, equipment, installation, seasonal management, bee-friendly gardens, and much more! 10am - 12pm. Cost: $25
To register, go here: http://sustainablecoco.org 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    February 9 -- Garden Design: Components and Connections, 9:30am - 12pm Learn what needs to be incorporated for successful garden design and implementation. Participants will be able to: create a garden map, identify important property components, understand how elements affect each other, identify essential elements and begin ideas placement. Each class is $40. Go to one or all remaining five! Walk-ins are welcome. Pay with cash or check at the door, or register online by visiting www.sustainablecoco.org. Photos from 1st class, below, 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. |
RRHC Board:This blog keeps our members and the public informed of workshops and events at the ranch. We invite you to comment! Archives
December 2021
Categories |
RSS Feed
