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permaculture
(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 […]
(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom’s Delight
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom's Delight 6-7:30 pm, Register for Address Have you ever seen a food forest? Now is your chance to tour this beautiful food forest in Fairfield. Installed in 2017, “Mom’s Delight” boasts 19 productive fruit trees as well as a variety of pollinator plants. Stop by and learn sustainable techniques you […]
(Suisun City) Demonstration Food Forest Tour
Suisun City (Register for Address)Suisun City Demonstration Food Forest Tour 10 am- 1 pm, Register for Addresses Join us for a tour of two Suisun City Food Forests. Enjoy these serene food-producing gardens and attend a talk on small-scale flood resiliency given by food forest keeper Jonathan Gomez. Click here to learn more.
(Vacaville) Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo
Rocky Hill People's Garden, VacavilleIntroducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo 11 am-1 pm, Rocky Hill Trail People's Garden Instructor Alejandro Pulido, long time educator and Growing Futures Manager for 4th Second, will lead us in this hands-on workshop about importance of healthy soil for overall garden health. We will build a worm bin, discuss soil amendments, cover crops, […]
(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds 6 pm-7:30 pm, Register for Address Join us for a tour of this beautiful Fairfield food forest. This front yard garden titled, “West Winds” was installed in January 2023 as a collaboration between Sustainable Solano and Solano 4-H. It was designed by youth permaculture students and boasts fruit trees, […]
(Vallejo) Native Herbal Plant Walk
Vallejo People's Garden, Mare IslandNative Herbal Plant Walk in Vallejo 10 am-12 pm, Vallejo People's Garden, Vallejo Join us on Mare Island to explore the world of herbal plants and Chumash medicinal practices. This class will be lead by James "Jim" Adams. Jim has a PhD in Pharmacology from UC San Francisco. He taught at the University of Southern California for […]
(Vacaville) POSTPONED: Padan Elementary Garden Workday
Padan Elementary, VacavilleThis workday has been postponed due to excessive heat expected this weekend. Please check back for the rescheduled date. Padan Elementary Garden Workday 10 am-2 pm, Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Come help spruce up the Padan food forest for fall. This garden is the first edible food forest in the Vacaville school system, and it […]
(Suisun City) Rain Garden Workday
Suisun City HallThis public, hands-on installation workshop will create an environmentally resilient garden in front of Suisun City Hall. It will be an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture, water-efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water-wise, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. This garden is being installed as part of an effort […]
(Fairfield) DIY Lawn Conversion Workshop – Day 1
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us on Nov. 9 & Nov. 16to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a water efficient garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! During this hands-on installation workshop series, we will replace a thirsty lawn with shade trees and resilient plants, and discuss how they help to improve air quality. This is a […]
(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Workday
Padan Elementary, VacavillePadan Elementary Garden Workday 9 am-2 pm, Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Come help spruce up the Padan food forest. This garden is the first edible food forest in the Vacaville school system, and it offers a glimpse into a range of exciting possibilities for growing food sustainably. We invite you to join us and explore […]
(Fairfield) DIY Lawn Conversion Workshop – Day 2
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us on Nov. 16 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a water efficient garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! During this hands-on installation workshop series, we will replace a thirsty lawn with shade trees and resilient plants, and discuss how they help to improve air quality. This is a great opportunity […]
(Fairfield) Tree Care Class
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Tree Care Class 10 am-12 pm, Register for address, Fairfield Join Master Gardener Melissa Sandoval for an engaging workshop on tree care, maintenance, and planning for all tree ages and types. Whether you’re nurturing newly planted trees or caring for established ones, you’ll learn expert techniques and best practices to support tree health and longevity. Free informational […]
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