At least 17 instructors will present the course topics, which include history and philosophy of organic gardening, site planning and plant physiology, water and xeriscaping, soil and soil amendments, plant taxonomy, weed control, season extension, pruning, seed saving, seed starting and transplanting, annuals and perennials, insect interactions, plant pathology, genetically modified plants, tree planting and maintenance, composting / vermicomposting, vegetable gardens, and backyard habitat.
Optional Saturday field trips include a trip to an urban farm, a garden that grows medicinal and edible wild plants, the historic garden at Wylie House, and the permaculture garden in Green Acres neighborhood. There will also be a look at predators in the garden, a pruning primer and a lab at IU.
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Showing posts with label Xeriscape. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Xeriscape. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Honolulu Board of Water Supply Open House and Plant Sale
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) and the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden will host the 21st annual open house and unthirsty plant sale at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden on Saturday August 1st from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This annual community event includes a full day of free, familiy-friendly and fun activities geared at teaching Oahu residents how they can conserve our precious resource in their yards. Read more>
Friday, July 17, 2009
Xeriscape plants save your water bill and your time
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By Suzanne StatonGo to Suzanne's Home Page
Austin Frugal Living Examiner
If you want to have nice landscaping in your yard, but you don’t want to spend a fortune in time and money watering plants or replacing them each year, consider xeriscaping.
Xeriscaping is a style of landscaping that incorporates design principles and plants that conserve water, generally ones that are native to the area. According to greenbuilder.com, 38 percent of the water consumed in Austin is used for outside watering. Aside from using up a valuable resource, that kind of water use can be expensive.
Efficient watering, xeriscaping still a good idea despite rain | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan,
| Although we're lucky to have an abundant water supply this year, being conscientious about water use is always the right thing to do. During the hottest summer months, up to 70 percent of a home's water can be used for lawn watering. Unfortunately, some lawns end up with too much of a good thing. If water from your sprinklers is running down the street or spongy areas of lawn are attracting ducks, you're probably overdoing it. Read more: | |
| Efficient watering, xeriscaping still a good idea despite rain coloradoan.com The Coloradoan, Source: coloradoan.com | |
Thursday, July 16, 2009
lhc has shared: 21st annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden open house & unthirsty plant sale | HonoluluAdvertiser.com | The Honolulu Advertiser
WHAT: The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) and the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) will host the 21st annual open house and unthirsty plant sale at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden. | |
| 21st annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden open house & unthirsty plant sale HonoluluAdvertiser.com The Honolulu Advertiser Source: honoluluadvertiser.com | |
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