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Landscape designer Connie
Beck takes the mystery out of Xeriscape and shows you why Xeriscape is not
"Zero-Scape"! Learn the seven principles of this water-wise gardening
methods, plant selection, and planting techniques. This workshop includes a
classroom lecture and interpretive tour of the 5-acre Water Conservation
Garden at Cuyamaca College.
Cuyamaca College
Water Conservation Garden
5388 T 9/9
6:30pm-8:30
$25 Connie Beck
Consumer have a heightened
interest in sustainable living. Because of this, many people are willing to
invest time and (some) money into their yards to provide family
entertainment without travel. This course will provide you information
on organic stewardship of your garden, contribute to a healthy lifestyle by
helping the nutrition benefits of eating fresh-grown produce, reduce your
carbon footprint by growing your own food, enhance the appearance of your
yard, and people you with a fun family activity for all ages.
Cuyamaca College, Room L101
Session I: Fall fruits &
vegetables, soil fertility, irrigation
5501 Sat 9/13
10am-1
$35 Jill Morganelli
Session II: Winter fruits &
vegetables, weed & disease control
5502 Sat 12/13
10am-1
$35 Jill Morganelli
Landscape Designer Connie Beck will show you how
to make the most of gardening on a slope! Topics to be covered include
erosion control, proper plant choices, terracing, and retaining walls. A
colorful slideshow of several San Diego hillside gardens will reveal the
creative possibilities unique to this style of gardening.
Cuyamaca College
Water Conservation Garden
3389 T 10/7
6:30pm-8:30
$25 Connie Beck
Learn to make your own living wreath using
succulents! Succulent wreaths are uniquely beautiful and provide many years
of enjoyment. They can be hung outside to accent a patio or garden, used as
a table centerpiece, or decorated and placed on your front door for the
holidays. When your succulents finally outgrow their wreath, plant them in
the ground and watch them continue to grow. These wreaths are an unusual
treasure that makes wonderful gifts and holiday accents. Bring a pair of
gardening gloves and plant to get a little dirty.
Cuyamaca College
Water Conservation Garden
4920 Sat 11/15
10am-12:30
$25* Elizabeth Ramos
*(plus $40 material fee payable at class)
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