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food forest
(Benicia) Waterwise Garden Design Lab
Heritage Presbyterian Church, BeniciaWaterwise Garden Design Lab Join us for a hands-on Waterwise Garden Design Lab in Benicia! Unleash your creativity and learn how to create a beautiful garden that conserves water. Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will guide you through the process of designing a garden that is not only stunning but also eco-friendly. In this in-person event, you'll have the opportunity […]
(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
Vacaville (Register for address)Join us March 2 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vacaville! Register here! This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Vacaville providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture, water efficient drip irrigation and how […]
(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 1 of 3
Touro University, VallejoJoin us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! Register here This three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the intricacies of food forest establishment. Participants will engage in activities such as digging and relocating dirt and wood chips. Whether you're interested in exploring water-capture […]
(Fairfield) Compost 101- A Beginners Guide to Composting
City Church of FairfieldThis beginner-friendly class will introduce attendees to the basics of composting; Composting 101! Come and learn how easy it is to transform your yard waste and food scraps into “gardeners’ gold”. The benefits of making and using compost are many: recycling resources, saving money and water. This workshop will teach you to make, harvest and […]
(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 2 of 3
Touro University, VallejoJoin us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! Register here This three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the intricacies of food forest establishment. Participants will engage in activities such as digging and relocating dirt and wood chips. Whether you're interested in exploring water-capture […]
(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
Touro University, VallejoJoin us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! Register here This three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the intricacies of food forest establishment. Participants will engage in activities such as digging and relocating dirt and wood chips. Whether you're interested in exploring water-capture […]
(Vallejo) Intermediate Composting Skills – An Introduction to Worm Composting
4th Second, VallejoThis beginner and intermediate friendly class will cover common challenges folks who are newer to composting may run into. The garden this class will take place at has a 3-bin system which needs some gentle care and repair, which will guide a portion of our class. We will also discuss worm composting and how to […]
(Benicia & Vallejo) Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour
Benicia & Vallejo GardensBenicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour April 27, 9 am-4 pm, Benicia & Vallejo If you're interested in growing your own food or want to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape, join our annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour! These demonstration edible gardens in Benicia and Vallejo are fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape […]
(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Workday
Touro University, VallejoTouro University Food Forest Workday 10 am-3 pm, Touro University California, Vallejo Join us at Touro University for the inaugural workday in their freshly established Food Forest, aptly named "Healing Harvest"! We will explore vital topics such as weed management, sheet mulching, and the invaluable role of wood chips in moisture retention. Learn more and register […]
(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening
Vacaville (Register for address)Vacaville Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening 6:30-10:30 pm, Register for Address Join us for a guided tour of our demonstration food forests in Vacaville! If you have been thinking of making some changes in your garden, this is your chance to connect with our food forest keepers and learn about the sustainable design principles […]
(Vacaville) Inspired Garden Tour
Vacaville (Register for address)Vacaville Inspired Garden Tour 6-7:30 pm, Register for Location Homeowners Mike and Sherry converted their front and back yard lawns into edible food forests after participating in our DIY Sustainable Design course. These gardens boast pollinator plants, swales, and drip irrigation systems. We invite you to join us in touring this extraordinary space, draw inspiration, and […]
(Vallejo) Advanced Composting Methods – Thermophilic Composting
Vallejo People's Garden, Mare IslandThermophilic Compost Class May 25, 11 am-1 pm, Vallejo Peoples Garden Composting allows gardeners to save water and money by recycling resources. Our advanced class, taught by Michael Wedgely of Soilogical will show you how heat can aid in the composting process. Participants wil learn about how to start a thermophilic compost pile and the benefits […]
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