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The Saving Water Partnership sponsors free gardening classes in the spring and fall to help you create and maintain beautiful, healthy landscapes that use water wisely. Early registration is recommended as many classes fill up fast.

Four Seasons of Color: The Year-round Garden  

Learn design and planting tips to make your landscape attractive all year long. You will learn secrets for less maintenance and more color using garden art and structures, with garden inspiration from around the world.  

Date: Wednesday, July 9
Time: 4 – 5:30 pm 
Location: Huckleberry Gardens
Presenter: Marianne Binetti, author, NW horticultural expert, syndicated columnist, TV and radio host
To Register: Sign up online
Questions? Contact us at info@huckleberrygardens.com

Perma-what? Designing Your Own Permaculture Paradise 

Landscapes and gardens offer a wealth of benefits if designed and managed well. Learn how to look at your garden as an ecosystem and explore the possibilities to make your space more sustainable. This class will cover how to build healthy soils, good garden design, and proper maintenance strategies. We’ll also share examples of beautiful gardens for your inspiration. 

Date: Thursday, September 11
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm 
Location: North City Water District
Presenter: Jessi Bloom, best-selling author and owner/lead designer of NW Bloom EcoLogical Landscapes
To Register: Email customerservice@northcitywater.org or call (206) 362-8100   


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