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Native Plant Gardening Series: Integrated Pest Management – VIRTUAL
September 26, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$30
The Native Plant Gardening Series prepares students to transform their yards and gardens into efficient and beautiful native plant landscapes over the course of six classes (Saturdays, March 13 - 27 and Sunday, March 14). Take the classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save. This is one of our most popular offerings and the series will sell out.
Integrated Pest Management
September 26, 1 – 4 p.m.
Identify common beneficial and harmful insects in your garden landscape. This class also covers pest management, treatment and safety practices.
Full Native Plant Gardening Series Schedule:
Native Plants I
March 13, 9 a.m. - noon
Identify and learn about a variety of plants native to Central Texas, unique growing characteristics of each and how to choose the right ones for a garden.
Small-lot Landscape Design (SOLD OUT)
March 13, 1 - 4 p.m.
Design for your own backyard or other relatively small spaces (an acre or less). Series participants choose either Small-lot Landscape Design or Large-scale Landscape Design.
Large-scale Landscape Design
March 14, 1 - 4 p.m
Learn to analyze a site and design large-scale projects that can otherwise feel overwhelming. Series participants choose either Small-lot Landscape Design or Large-scale Landscape Design.
Native Plants II
March 20, 9 a.m. - noon
Dig deeper into the topic of Texas flora. Learn about native plants and where to find them as well as resources to keep growing. Plants I is recommended prior to this class.
Installation
March 20, 1 - 4 p.m.
Learn site preparation, irrigation, planting best practices and mulch application for a healthy garden.
Maintenance
March 27, 9 a.m. - noon.
Maintaining a native garden requires knowledge of plant physiology, gardening tools, watering guidelines and other best practices. Learn it all in this essential class.
Integrated Pest Management
March 27, 1 - 4 p.m.
Identify common beneficial and harmful insects in your garden landscape. This class also covers pest management, treatment and safety practices.
