The Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) invites gardeners to join us for five FREE, hands-on Bay-Friendly Gardening workshops this spring. The series kicks off February 26 with “Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics.”
Bay-Friendly is a holistic approach to gardening and landscaping that works in harmony with the natural conditions of the San Francisco Bay Watershed. Bay-Friendly practices foster soil health, conserve water and other valuable resources while reducing waste and preventing pollution.
The workshops are co-sponsored by the Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening Coalition and MMWD. The Bay-Friendly Gardening Program was developed by StopWaste.org to encourage San Francisco Bay Area residents to make environmentally friendly gardening choices.
Interested gardeners can sign up for any or all of the classes. To register, visit: bayfriendlycoalition.org/workshop-reg.php. For more information call 945-1512.
Workshops:
February 26: Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics
9:00 a.m. - noon
MMWD Board Room, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera
Considering form and function before planting can save you time and resources. This workshop will provide an overview of design and maintenance considerations and practices that will help you make smart choices at the nursery.
March 12: Gardening from the Ground Up
9:00 a.m. - noon
Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross
Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Understanding your soil will help you grow a blossoming garden this season and for seasons to come. Backyard composting, sheet mulching basics and other soil-building techniques will be covered during this workshop.
NEW DATE- APRIL 30th Creating Year-Round Edible Gardens
9:00 a.m. - noon
Draper Farms, San Anselmo
This hands-on workshop will offer vegetable gardening basics including: soil preparation, when and what to plant for our local climate, companion planting and pest control, plus creative ways to use your bountiful harvest.
April 9: Gardening to Manage Pests Naturally
9:00 a.m. - noon
MMWD Board Room, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera
Control pests without the use of pesticides. Attract beneficial insects to your garden. Discover least-toxic methods for managing common garden pests such as snails, slugs, aphids and yellow jackets.
April 23: Go Native - Planting for Pollinators
9:00 a.m. - noon
MMWD Board Room, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera
Attract birds, butterflies and beneficial insects. Learn to diversify your garden by including California native plants that provide food, shelter and nesting places for wildlife
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