The Saving Water Partnership sponsors free gardening classes each spring and fall to help you create and maintain beautiful, healthy landscapes that use water wisely. Classes are taught by landscape professionals who share practical guidance on plant care, soil health, and efficient watering practices.
Registration is now open! View upcoming sessions and reserve your spot today. We hope to see you there!
Less Work, Better Gardens the Natural Way
Learn how you can become a more successful gardener and do it with less work. Discover how to create a more beautiful garden by working with Mother Nature. Learn about natural yard care topics such as how to build healthy soils and water your garden the right amount.
- Date: Wednesday, September 9
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Presenter: Ladd Smith, co-owner of In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes
- To register: Sign up online. The course ID is 33028.
- Questions? Email Lauren Imhoff at limhoff@rentonwa.gov or call (425) 430-7287
Fall and Winter Chores to Make Your Spring Gardening Easier
The fall season is the best time to prepare for the spring! Ladd Smith will teach fall natural yard care techniques that will ease your spring labor. Learn what to do if you have poor soil, how to improve your soil with mulch, the benefits of trees and native plants, and the best practices for planting in the fall.
- Date: Tuesday, September 15
- Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
- Location: North City Water District
- Presenter: Ladd Smith, co-owner of In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes
- To register: Email customerservice@northcitywater.org or call (206) 362-8100
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: Tuesday, September 29
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Presenter: Marianne Binetti, author, NW horticultural expert, syndicated columnist, TV and radio host
- To register: Sign up online. The course ID is 33027.
- Questions? Email Lauren Imhoff at limhoff@rentonwa.gov or call (425) 430-7287
Fall and Winter Chores to Make Your Spring Gardening Easier
The fall season is the best time to prepare for the spring! Ladd Smith will teach fall natural yard care techniques that will ease your spring labor. Learn what to do if you have poor soil, how to improve your soil with mulch, the benefits of trees and native plants, and the best practices for planting in the fall.
- Date: Thursday, September 24
- Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Location: King County Water District 90 Office
- Presenter: Ladd Smith, co-owner of In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes
- To register: Email kirstenk@kcwd90.com or call (425) 255-9600
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: Saturday, October 17
- Time: 10 – 11 am
- Location: New Start Community Garden
- Presenter: Jessi Bloom, best-selling author and owner/lead designer of N.W. Bloom EcoLogical Landscapes
- Questions? Email info@sharkgarden.org
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