All
of
our
events
are
free!
Donations
for educational workshops are greatly appreciated to help cover the
cost of supplies.
All events are located at Ploughshares
Nursery 2701 Main Street Alameda
unless otherwise noted.
Container
Gardening Saturday, September
18, 2010 10:30am-12:30pm
Even the smallest patio or porch can boast a crop of vegetables or a
garden of flowers when planting in containers! In this workshop you'll
learn how to select containers, how to choose a good potting mix or
make your own, how to plant and care for your container gardens, which
plants are best for containers, and more! We'll be doing hands-on work
so please wear appropriate gardening clothes.
Designing a Native and Drought Tolerant Garden Saturday, September
25, 2010 10:30am-12:30pm
Since there is a limited amount of water that can be used before
significant environmental consequences impact us all, it is sensible to
use plants that are native to our region or from a climate that is very
similar. Drought tolerant, California native, and water wise are the
vernacular that we use in the Bay Area. In this workshop we will help
you choose plants and cover design basics that are both beautiful and
appropriate. There are so many plants that are well adapted to our
climate that almost any garden style can be created. Come by to get an
idea, be inspired, ask questions or whatever you need to help make the
move from water-wasting to water-savvy!
Bay-Friendly Hosts a "Rethinking Your Lawn"Workshop Saturday, October 2,
2010 10:00am-11:30pm
Now is a perfect time to replace your lawn with an attractive,
drought-tolerant landscape using the simple and inexpensive technique
of sheet mulching. This workshop will include an overview and
demonstration of sheet mulching. All participants will receive a free
copy of the Bay-Friendly Gardening Guide, an 80-page reference guide
with additional information about sheet mulching, gardening tips, a
design survey, profiles of East Bay gardens, and much more. There will
be a drawing for additional garden gifts, and everyone will receive a
20% discount coupon for Bay-Friendly plants. Bay-Friendly advisors will
be on hand after the talk to answer questions about plant selection,
water conservation, and other Bay-Friendly practices.