Click here to register for Bay-Friendly Gardening workshops unless it states below to call for registration. For more information, call 408-918-4640.
Pre-Registration Required. Adults only. One registration per person. Mail payment of $20 per class to County of Santa Clara, HCEP 1553 Berger Dr Building 1, San Jose, CA 95112. Please make check out to County of Santa Clara.
The Bay-Friendly Gardening program was developed to encourage residents to make environmentally friendly gardening choices. It is not a particular style, but an approach that works with nature to reduce waste and protect the watersheds of San Francisco Bay. Santa Clara County and other members of the Bay-Friendly Coalition have joined forces to implement a sustainable approach to the design, construction and maintenance of landscapes and gardens, by coordinating a Bay Area wide Bay-Friendly brand and suite of programs originally developed by StopWaste.org in Alameda County.
Grow a beautiful garden. Build healthy soil.
You can create a sustainable, healthy and beautiful garden using Bay-Friendly practices. Find out how to build healthy soil, minimize fertilizer use, and select appropriate plants at any of these hands-on workshops. Experienced and beginning gardeners alike can learn more about Bay-Friendly Gardening techniques during any of these hands-on workshops. All workshops are free.
Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics
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.
Gardening from the Ground Up
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.
Gardening to Manage Pests Naturally
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.
Let Worms Eat Your Garbage
Save on space and big on benefits - worm composting is a great way to recycle kitchen scraps into a fantastic organic fertilizer.
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